a perfect day...

it's been quite a spring and summer. as the leaves are starting to change colors and it is becoming necessary to wear a heavier coat, even during the day, i've been thinking about how my summer began this year. i had been on crutches for a very snowy january and febuary, and at the beginning of march, i finally got the orders from my wonderful doctor that i was good to get walking! what a relief!

before the grass even turned fully green, some good friends planned a trip to the wineries and vineyards in northern virginia--just an hour or so from dc. we had a wonderful day sipping good wine and celebrating the beginning of spring (very early in the year, i might add). we didn't do the normal "wine tour," but chose one nice spot and spent a few hours there chatting away. it was absolutely perfect.

here's my favorite shot from the day. i still can't think of a better way to spend a saturday.

some of my favorite northern virginia wineries:

http://www.barreloak.com/ -barrel oak winery

http://www.piedmontwines.com/ -piedmont*

http://www.threefoxvineyards.com/ - three fox