Keri ♥'s ❄: Good Food, Sweet Music & WAA

The last few weeks, we seemed to have spoiled ourselves. Working as much as I have been, I feel as though we deserved it; lately, days off have been a rare occasion.

Our household enjoyed an amazing meal at the Downtown Grocery, situated only a block away from our house. Labeled as casual fine dinning, it's just that: really flavorful food with a homey southern feel.

Playing with the new camera.

The boys, Joss & Gar. It's a double date.

Dessert Menu. Please feel free to salivate.

Daily Specials.

We were in desperate need of a shop after a few days of a fridge that inspired little. This meant it was time for a pilgrimage to Rutland, the land of ruts... no wait, the land of cheaper food. That's what I meant.

To make it all the more fun, Eric, our neighbor two houses down and close friend joined in on the fun. Yes, grocery shopping is considered fun, but only when you get to go GINGER CHINA for dinner after. I know what you're thinking: awesome. And you would be right, it was awesome.

I had no expectations going in to what seemed like a run down, middle of the road chinese restaurant. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the tasty, pretty dishes we were presented with. Really, it was all about the name.

Ginger boy. Ginger China. It seemed so right.

Scorpion Bowl!

Tangerine Chicken.

I had the privilege to be asked to coach for the women's specific program at Okemo this year: WAA (Women's Alpine Adventures). Locally known as Waawaa, it allows for women of all ages and ability to learn in a positive, female environment. Many of the women involved regard it as a sisterhood, as it has a following that ranges from one camp, to a whopping twenty!

So far, I've coached two camps: a two day and a five day, both equally as fun and rewarding.

Group 1: Jennifer, Linda, Cathy & Lisa

Group 2: Marianne, Renee, Dale, Diane, Nina & Susan.

For my birthday, Pete brought me to Boston to see the Decemberists. It was a good show, though a bit short for my liking. The Band played beautifully, having the unfortunate effect of making me want more when they prematurely left the stage.

The Decemberists, House of Blues, January 28th 2011, Boston Mass.