4-Year Anniversary

Kelly and I celebrated our 4-year wedding anniversary on Friday 11/21 with dinner at Longhorns. Ethan was such a handful, so dinner was cut short, which was a shame. But food was good :-)

One Year In Blue Ridge

We have now been residents of Blue Ridge, GA for an entire year! In fact, July 16, the one year anniversary of our moving day, came and gone as uneventful as ever. Gosh, it really has not felt like a year. Looking back on this past year, it has certainly been a year of learning, and a lot of drama, mistakes, and a few friendships. Woo hoo, looking forward to the next year! Yee-Haw!! Though I joke, and in all seriously, it is a miracle we have not been lost in all the craziness. So many things to be grateful for indeed ...

Brasstown Baby Bust

Our anniversary dinner at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris was not exactly what I had hoped it would be. But babies as they have the natural tendency and ability to do, they steal all of your time and attention. And so our dinner was quick and was the typical struggle to feed Ethan (when there were so many other distractions to occupy his interest). Dinner was a buffet, though they did have various salads and entrees and a carving station with prime rib and a desserts station as well. I ate prime rib and salad. No surprise there. But I was in no mood for chicken parmessian, or ratatouille, or italian sausage with grilled peppers and onions (though this latter dish was a bit tempting). But no, I stuck with red meat, green leafies, and tomatoes - litterally all I ate. Kelly ate even less, with her focus being more on what Ethan was (or was not) eating. Dinner was short, few pictures of Ethan were taken. And Kelly was on call at the hospital.

Today Marks 3

Happy Anniversary, Honey!

Three years ago today, Kelly and I "tied the knot" in good ol' Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Oh God, what glorious times those were! (again reminiscing the past - see entry below)

Now we are gaining momentum and refining our ways as we strive to be this well-oiled married machine. Ha!

I love you, Kelly.

And so tonight, Ethan, Kelly and I will celebrate with dinner at the Brasstown Valley Resort.

What a day, the morning being it's usual hectic rush to get out the door. But being Wednesday today, Kelly has her half day in the morning, and I go to to work in the afternoon, each taking turn to look after Ethan (currently napping). And in the rush and through breakfast, I forgot to wish Kelly a Happy Anniversary! And so I sent her a "text" message. :-D

We have a professional photo shoot for work today as well, and so busy all around.

How time just marches on...

December Weddings

[Taranom & Kamran, December 2004, British Columbia, Canada]

December is a very popular month for weddings in the extended Eblaghi(e) families. The following are upcoming wedding anniversaries:

December 27th - Taranom & Kamran (Two Year)
December 29th - Sharon & Babak (Five Year)
December 31st - Brooke & Emad (One Year)

CONGRATULATIONS to you, Brooke, Taranom, Sharon, Emad, Kamran and Babak. We wish you all joyous anniversary celebrations and many more to come.

Our love,

The Fam

(ps. if you wish to have a photo removed from my blog, or one put up, just let me know: maxwell.eblaghie@gmail.com)

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill

Kelly and I celebrated our 2-year wedding anniversary with dinner for two at Firebirds at Southpoint. And what an evening to be outdoors at all. It is storming. Wind. Rain. Chill. Brrrrrrrrrrr....

We tried to park as close to the restaurant as possible, but the parking lots were surprisingly full for a Tuesday, stormy evening. So, it was inevitable that we brave the elements at least for a little way. Somewhat wet, but very cold, we made it inside the cozy mountain cabin ambience of Firebirds.

This was Kelly and my second time at the Rocky Mountain dining place. The first time was nearly three years ago when we were both new to the area. I can still vaguely remember, it was dinner with Fariba, Carmel and Vipul. Yea, I can remember confiding in Vipul my guilty indulgence in buying a ginormous TV. Oh the good times.

Our host was an Asian. It was nice to have a bunch of young, diverse hosts and hostesses at this fine joint. Kelly ordered an herb baked half chicken that came with mashed potatoes and green beans and garnished with rosemary. I ordered a 14oz. ribeye, medium-rare, that came with sauteed veggies. The steak was very woody and peppered. It was ok. I would have appreciated it more if I had a bigger appetite. I was sort of full already before dinner.

Well HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Honey!