Quick-Hitter

I thought I'd make a short update before heading away for a few days. I'm on my way to Chicago in the morning for a good college friend/sorority sister's wedding. Ray will be making the trip as well, very exciting! He has never met any of my friends (besides my sisters)...it will get so fun to introduce him to my friends attending the wedding. Also on the itinerary is to meet up with my best friend from high school & college friends in the City. I'll be returning by myself on Monday because Ray will be heading to see his mom for a few days - such a good son! Got to finish packing - yes, I do have warm clothes packed.

Mmmmmm...Vino

I had such a great time going to the Cork Wine Tasting Festival last weekend. It was a beautiful Saturday in Northwest Louisiana and Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport made for the ideal venue for an afternoon of tasting wine. I'm not a big festival girl and tend to get a bit overwhelmed being around a lot of people, but the crowd was a lot of fun, the wine and food was delicious and there was even had live music. This is a festival that will be on my radar for next year. I sure love the way they do things up right down here in Louisiana.

Tonight, Ray is taking me on a date to 1800 Prime Steakhouse at Boomtown Casino. It's so fun to try new restaurants. Although I'd love to hit the blackjack table for a few hands after dessert, I know that isn't Ray's scene so I'll have to hold out until my sister, Suzanne, comes for a visit.