to leesburg & back

this afternoon joel & i returned from our 2nd annual mid-winter getaway. we stayed at zion springs b&b. i can't say enough positive things about this place! if you ever need/want a place to stay in northern virginia, PLEASE go to zion springs!

we ate awesome mexican food, explored the historic town of leesburg, read (mostly this book!), visited the battlefield of Antietem, and visited Joel's college friends. it's kind of disappointing to come home from vacations (even mini ones) but overall we feel refreshed and energized.

 (we played chess while we waited for lunch. i might have been winning.)

i LOVE having unlimited time with joel. being his wife is an honor & a joy <3

1.2.3.4.quick things

1. look at these darling mini-cakes! you can make them using tin cans. awesome!
2. tomorrow joel & i are leaving for our 2nd annual february weekend away. i can't wait.

3. our school just got i Pads & the teachers get to take them home to play (i mean, find educational apps...)
4. i caved and signed up for a twitter account. what convinced me, you ask? our professional development session today talked about the educational connections & resources available via twitter. who woulda thunk? anyway, follow me: @kellalberts

a wedding shower!

 yesterday we had a game-playing shower for melissa & her joel.

 our friend bec made the scrabble letter sign

 liz & i worked hard and had a blast planning all the fun

 people played some games.

 the soon-to-be-weds got some recipes and spices.and presents.

 my handsome husband smiled for my upside down photo.