Ikea & back

So we agree, Eli & I, that Ikea is probably one of our favorite indoor places. We spent 4 very quick hours there. We made it to Charlotte in ~ 2hrs in some rainy/windy weather on March 1st. Isn't this month's saying 'In like a lion out like a lamb?' Well its already earned that credit.
Our hotel was downtown in City Center, it was still raining when we arrived, we quickly checked in & made our way to the church where JJ Heller was in concert.(http://www.facebook.com/pages/JJ-Heller/12004599945)
It was a small crowd, but we gladly made our way in & I was immediately comforted by her singing voice. A quick, full 90 minutes went of her & Dave (guitarist & husband) providing mini stories of the songs either she or he had written. At one point our attention including the musicians was distracted by all the snow falling outside--beautiful.
After making our way back downtown, Eli & I were determined to find food--but as when it snows in the south most things close down...Seriously they do. One restaurant we wanted to eat at had a sign posted that it was closing due to the snow. Growing up in New England this is still strange to me, there was barely a couple inches on the ground, not like it was feet. Anywho, I know they're not prepared for it like we are, but all I wanted was food-seriously. So we found a quickie pizza joint & ate there...and slowly more & more people also made their way in as well.
After all that excitement we didn't know if Ikea would be open on Monday. We hoped that it would be, but had to wait & see.
Well it was: :)






We picked up a crib, changing table, rug, lighting, linens & some other goodies for the babies room. Plus some stuff for our room & the guest room, wanting to complete these room before the little one comes. It was nice to get away, even overnight. I love venturing out w/Eli--even if at times we disagree on directions & using the hand held navigation system & then realizing its not so helpful, but hey I digress....I wonder who this baby will be more like. :)