Weekending- Valentine's Edition

As for my post today, I am linking up with B Loved Boston and Champagne and Suburbs for Weekending.......

                                                         

Well friends, if you thought Mother Nature was done dumping snow on New England-- think again! Another foot has landed, and well, I don't even know what to think or say at this point. Oh, and we have blizzard and wind chill warnings for today haha. You just have to laugh-- everyone is so over the snow (so am I), but what can we do about it? Just remind ourselves that summer is just four short months away :).

The snow didn't stop us from having a great Valentine's Day weekend :)

Friday night:
~I was home well before Jim, so I indulged and watched one of my favorite romantic comedies: "Music and Lyrics" while grading (nothing like multi-tasking haha). This movie is funny, light, and revolves around an 80s pop star. Perfect! Jim is not a huge fan of romantic comedies, so when I can, I watch them :)

Saturday afternoon: 

Beautiful flowers from my love 

~ Since we knew the snow was coming, Jim and I decided to head out for a few errands. On the way, we stopped to eat at a local restaurant called Chrysanthis. I have driven by this restaurant multiple times, as it is on the way to my school, and it always seemed busy. I had mentioned it to Jim, and we decided to try it out. The coolest part of this restaurant is that it's on a snowmobile trail, and even has a spot where you can keep your helmet and clothes while you eat! The best part-- the food was amazing! I got a chicken panini, and my husband got fish chowder. Nothing like warm, comfort food during a cold day.

~After lunch, we headed to my husband's favorite store: Lowe's. I swear he could stay there the whole day! I don't mind going to Lowe's  but I like to have a plan when I go into that store. Anyone else feel overwhelmed by all the aisles?! I have a hard time focusing on everything unless I have a purpose! Trust me-- when we start our kitchen renovation, I am sure I will want to spend hours in there too ;) 

Saturday night:

~ Since our reservations for dinner weren't until 8:45, Jim and I just relaxed at home. Little did we know that while we were resting, the snow was starting to pick up! We got all dressed up (which we never really do), and my poor husband had to clean off the multiple inches off the car! Jim ended up making surprise reservations at a rustic place called The Mile Away. My grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated there, and my bridal shower was held there as well. It is one of my favorite places; it has great food, atmosphere, and service. They had a special Valentine's Day menu, and it was perfect :). It was worth braving the snow for! Truth be told, anyone with Jim is perfect. No matter where we are, what we do, I always love spending time with him. He is my better half, my best friend, and the absolute love of my life. He is what matters most in my life. 

                                                                 Best picture I could get during the blizzard! 

                                                                  {via}//{via} In warmer weather....

Sunday:

~The calm and cold after the storm. We survived another foot of snow-- just in time to celebrate my cousin Kelly's birthday! She turned 30 this year, and was not super excited about it! I always tease her because she is the oldest cousin, and thus unfortunately for her, paves the way for the rest of us :)! We again braved the snow covered roads to celebrate her birthday, it was a 13 going on 30 theme of course :). I love getting together with my family. We are extremely close; I consider my cousins my best friends. Growing up I saw them every Sunday, and it is a tradition we have tried to keep the best we can. It can be difficult to schedule at times, but it is something that means a lot to all of us, especially my grandparents. 

My nephew William :) 

~ Sunday night, Jim and I prepared for the cold, and hunkered down to watch a movie. We watched "Funny Farm." Chevy Chase is hilarious in this movie (when is he not?!); it is a serious laugh out loud, funny movie. What are your favorite laugh out loud movies? I would love to add more to my list! 

 I hope everyone else had a great, relaxing weekend :)