We kicked off the weekend with my husband and his brother comparing their mustaches, which they grew to be judged by the family and friends over Christmas, much to the chagrin of everyone. No one suffered this contest more than my sister-in-law and I though. Someone told my man he looked like a pedophile at a Civil War Re-enactment.
My husband grew the stache and a little spindly chin strap (neither guy can grow much facial hair), while his bro concentrated on the stache only. The results were inconclusive, however I got a priceless shot of the two of them looking tough(to come). We inspired their mean mugs by telling them to channel Steven Segal: Lawman.
There was plenty of snow on the ground from the blizzard two weeks ago, so we spent a good deal of time rolling in the snow, then jumping the in hot tub! I had never done this before and learned that I cannot roll in snow without kicking my feet the entire time I do it! I've got the jimmy legs, what can I say.
We spent our Christmas day opening gifts together and eating, eating, eating. My mother-in-law was a real trooper and cooked the ENTIRE day. She made was a fantastic breakfast, complete with hominy (which is the most delicious thing on the planet). And a fabulous Christmas dinner of turkey, homemade dressing, sauerkraut, fresh cranberry sauce, homemade, hand-mashed potatoes, and so much more! And... sweet tea. Real, authentic, brewed sweet, sweet tea. It was fantastic!
Saturday, we made a plan. Shopping in the morning to cash in on the sales on Christmas cards, gift wrap, etc. My mother-in-law and hubby's aunt got some great deals, but everything I looked at made me think, "I will be packing this when I move." And I know myself well-enough to say that it wouldn't have made it. Into the recycling bin in would have gone.
After our shopping adventure we hit Jack Brown's. It's officially my favorite place in Harrisonburg for the fact that it does one thing, and does it well - burgers. They take American Kobe beef, stick it on a bun, top it with cheese and send it out into the world.
This is what Jack Brown's looks like. It's a tiny little place with a nice selection of beverages, burger, cheeseburgers and we cannot forget the DEEPFRIED OREOS. I thought this delicacy was only available at the local Fair, but I was wrong. This is the icing on top of the already perfect Jack Brown's cupcake. A warm, melty oreo surrounded by what taste like funnel cake. It's outrageous!
This is Aaron Ludwig, one of the people we have to credit for giving us JB's, which is now such a staple of the JMU student body that getting a seat after 7 pm is virtually impossible. We met and chatted with Aaron on our first visit to JB's and he's an awesome guy with a vast knowledge of beer who was picking out my hub's beers for him by the time we left. He's got a good thing going at this place and we will be back!
Sunday was a quiet day of church and time with family before we headed back to PA and for me, back to ze cube. But, fear not, I am a mere three days away from take off for Nashville, TN, to spend New Year celebrating Christmas with my side of the fam and the hubs.
I am looking forward to seeing my friends and enjoying some of Nashville's best! I've got my eye on Bosco's (a staple), Pizza Perfect (my first job!), maybe that soul food restaurant in the Factory? What was that place called? And Krispy Kreme.... And J. Alexander's.... And Calypso Cafe....
Why do I write so much about food?? Gotta quit doing this on my lunch hour!
