Dec 1stPost be-be catch up

It snowed in in VA on Wednesday, but we braved the cold and went out on the baby’s first errands anyway to prepare for Thanksgiving.  We started at Heidelberg Bakery to get some sweets.  I grew up in Arlington, but it was HB’s first visit, and she was quite impressed.

Then we swung by Arrowine for some cheese, meat, malbec, and sparkles.  Arrowine has an incredibly knowledgable and helpful staff.  I really only go around the holidays or when HB and I throw a dinner party, but each time is a treat.

Then for dinner my mom swung by Taste By Katie (and has been super helpful in general.  I don’t know what we’d have done without her these first weeks home).  I’d had some leftovers from when Katie catered my wife’s baby shower, but I’d never had her dinners.  I was very impressed.  The pork dish was delicious and substantial.

I capped off the evening with a little Russell’s Reserve.

Then it was back to the grind (sort of).

My sister and her bf came over for EF’s first picnic.  It was a beautiful day out, and the Italian store sammies were great.

Then EF had a checkup, and all was well.

Shelier made the best leftovers I’ve ever had: duck and turkey pot pies.

EF watched her first western.  Her great-papaw would be proud.

And I made a risky breakfast decision.