Well, we made it back from Elizabeth's surprise birthday trip to the NC mountains, as far west as you can go without hitting Tennessee (and God knows you don't wanna do that!).

We stayed at the Snowbird Mountain Lodge, which Lizzie said is the best Bed and Breakfast we've been to so far. We spent most of our weekend in front of the fireplace in the main lodge, with occasional breaks to eat gourmet meals in the kitchen and hike outside in the snow to watch the sun rise or set.

It was awesome. We read, did a 3-D puzzle (I think I'm addicted), and most of all, didn't work! We had a great time chatting on the 6-hour drive from Raleigh to Robbinsville, and got caught up on what really matters in our lives -- each other. We've been so damn busy this past year we've lost track of that.

I'd add more details, but I'm just too tired. All that relaxing is hard on ya. Later!