Showing posts with label Christmas 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas 2011. Show all posts

Monday, January 2, 2012

Elvis Etc.

Happy New Year to everyone! I can't believe it's 2012 and only a few short months until the Mr. graduates from business school. We had a pretty low key evening at home watching our alma mater, UVA, playing Auburn in the Chik-Fil-A bowl. I also made delicious homemade soft pretzels--so easy and in a totally different league than those cardboard pretzels you find at any stadium.

On Friday we headed to Memphis for a little Graceland experience (our Groupons were about to expire!) and had a great time. On Thursday night we ate at Restaurant Iris in Memphis, hands down best meal we've had in the state of Tennessee. I made a reservation weeks ago and thankfully we found an opening. The service was excellent and the food amazing. I tried the shrimp and grits and H had the short ribs. For any foodie or special date night this place is a must try!



Graceland the next day was definitely an experience. Though the house was much smaller than expected it was interesting the walk through the estate of Elvis Presley. We also caught a glimpse of his car collection and many, many stage outfits. Who knew the man invented jumpsuits? I'd recommend a visit just to see this icon's relics and learn more about his life.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Christmas 2011



So I thought I would venture back out into the blogosphere with a little posting about my Christmas wish list. H and I are exchanging gifts a little early as we're headed off to Utah for Christmas to be with his family.

Other Christmas traditions that we started last year include, driving around the beautiful Nashville neighborhoods in all their Christmas glory with hot cocoa and Christmas music, watching Christmas movies of course, decorating our Douglas Fir, and attending the Holiday festival in Franklin. I also want to visit the Grand Ole Opry to see their amazing decor and maybe take a walk through the ice sculptures.