FOJ on the OBX

We spent a lot of time on the Outer Banks this past July. Our tans were looking good, we had a good dose of salt water in our bloodstream, and we watched lots of sunsets. We kicked things our with our FOJ (Fourth of July) trip, then returned the next week for an offshore fishing trip. There was another weekend in there somewhere too, we forget.

Jason, Zander, and Merri Beth

Jason, Zander, and Merri Beth

Here are some more pictures from our OBX adventures in July: Continue reading

Getting excited about the first DrupalCamp Boone

I’m heading up to Boone, NC this weekend to attend my first DrupalCamp and the first DrupalCamp held in Boone. My first trip to Boone was for Leadership North Carolina orientation a few years ago. Then we went on a mini-family get-away last summer with my in-laws to check out the Tweetsie Railroad with our then, 3-year old son Zander.

This weekend, I’m looking forward to learning more about Drupal, including sessions Continue reading

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

I love food and I love exploring new restaurants in downtown Raleigh.Β  Beginning today, Aug. 23, 2010Β  through Sunday Aug. 29, 2010, several downtown Raleigh restaurants will be showcasing their menu’s during Downtown Raleigh Restaurant week.Β  Participating restaurants are offering a 3-course prix fixe dinner for either $20 or $30 – the menu includes an appetizer, entree and dessert (tip, taxes and beverages are not included). Continue reading