We slept late on Friday morning and left home around lunch. We made it to Greenwood mid-afternoon, and we were so impressed with the modern and elegant hotel! The attention to detail is amazing, and everything- art, curtains, tile work, flooring, bedding, technology, etc.- is done to the 9's. While John took a nap, I went mad shopping in all the cute shops on Howard Street! That night we ate dinner at Giardina's in the hotel, and we enjoyed a delicious meal- minus the whole crab that I got when I ordered a "fried crab" appetizer. Luckily, the waitress felt pity for the crazy pregnant lady and took it away very quickly before I puked.
Saturday morning we hit the Alluvian Spa, which we have decided is better than any in Memphis, Oxford, DeSoto County, etc. The only one that can even come close would be the spa at Opryland Hotel. This place rocks!! The robes were luxurious, the lockers were complete with bags for your jewelry and electronic locks, the tile work on the floor was amazing, they had McCarty pottery everywhere, the lighting and music in the rooms were so classy and nice, the tables were so comfortable...I could go on and on! After the spa, we went to lunch at Delta Bistro, which is a really cute little lunch spot with GREAT food and dessert (you must try the lemon ice box pie), and then we wandered around town. The Leflore County Courthouse is one of the 50 places you must see in Mississippi, according to a book I found in Turnrow Books, which is another must-see in Greenville. Turnrow's on the same level of uniqueness and charm as Square Books!
Saturday night we headed across the street to our Viking cooking class, and we were very relieved and excited to find that we were in the class with a really cool group of people, and we enjoyed working together to make our dinner. John and I were responsible for making the chocolate mousse dessert and the lobster mashed potatoes. Since we had butchered the vinaigrette dressing in our last class and we don't really dig mushrooms, we steered clear of the salad dressing and the steaks. One of the chefs made me the most beautiful glass of lemonade with instructions to pretend it was the wine that everyone else was enjoying. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Sunday morning we woke up a little early to enjoy the yummy breakfast at the hotel and hit the road to make it back to Bubba's for Easter lunch. I rarely get to see William and Ryves at the same time these days, so I enjoyed sitting at the "kids' table" with all my boys, and even Peg and Jeanne were there! I love how our families have blended so beautifully. We are very blessed. Poor William wanted to feel Helen Grace move, and even after a Coke and a glass of tea, she just wasn't cooperating! Hopefully, next time I see him she'll be more willing to work with us.
Tomorrow is our 31-week check-up and our 4D ultrasound. Can't wait!
We know that our time alone as a couple is limited with Helen Grace's arrival around the corner, and while we very much look forward to the gift of being a family of three, we truly relished the time that we were given this weekend to spend together as just the two of us- as well as the long hours of sleep we were able to get! Hope each of you had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed Easter surrounded by friends and family!
Our room at the Alluvian
In the Alluvian lobby before dinner at Giardina's
LeFlore County Seat
Delta Bistro
Loving my specially-made-for-me lemonade!
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