Danny's Plane Ride

A few weeks ago, Danny and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary of dating.  I wanted to get him something special and unique- so instead of a boring old tie (oh wait...he got 2 of those too)...I got him a plane ride in a Bi-Plane.  Last weekend we drove way north to the Chesapeake and Danny flew his plane!

Pre Flight



With my anniversary present...new leather Coach bag!



Most planes were able to be moved by one guy just pulling or pushing it out of the hanger.  This authentic 1942 biplane was a little heavier and needed this cute little car to help it out.



Happy Anniversary, Baby!  I love you!

Xoxo,

Jza Jza

Global Leadership Group- Chesapeake Bay Resort and celebration!

Last week I spent the majority of my time behind a very lovely registration desk at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina.  Although a beautiful location, I spent very little outside, as it rained for the majority of our evenings.  This delightful meeting was called the Global Leadership Group Retreat for the internal high-up directors of our company.  MC'ed by by a chairman and speakers from The Economist, MIT and PepsiCo, the directors were able to network and discuss best practices for their own programs. 

Chris Tassa is an amazing planner and he took the reins on this one.  I was able to hop along for the ride, manage the room blocks and co-pilot the onsite management.

View from my room- Early Rise!

Off for our Three Day Cruise!



120 Name tags- ready to go!



Chris at Registration- we spent a solid 4 days behind this desk.

Hitting our first of 6 red bulls over the next few days!  Preparing for early mornings and long nights!

Our Tiffany Giveaways

Full Table Setting Night One

Morning of Day 2: 120 Name Tents!

General Session

Lunch Day 2

Chris and I preparing for Cocktail Reception and Dinner no. 2

Cheese and Wine Pairing Station

Red bull No. 3 or 4

Dinner Night 2

Overall, it was a great event.  We got great feedback including "Congrats on a great event- the service was top notch."  Exactly what we were looking for!

The next day I was able to blow off some steam at the OSU game (literally steamed the whole/not so fun game) and met up with some friends, such as Leo Deluca and the Remnant brothers from my high school.  They did a great job in their performance! (This was all after a 19 mile run- getting ready for marathon!)

Started the Night watching Southeast Engine on their Fall Tour.

Hung out with Elizabeth and Alicia all night- we were a little overdressed for the 9:30 club!

Met up with Gwyn for a second time a little later- she is wonderful!

Obviously we were having fun.  Or making fun of Tony's beard! :)

 It was a great weekend and I ending it with a blast hanging with a lot of friends from here or there.  Thanks to Chris for a great event and to my girls for helping me celebrate!  I look forward to many more events and many more celebrations!

xoxo
Jza Jza

Week of the Chesapeake!

In my five years of living in DC, I have not really spent any time on the Chesapeake.  This week, I went twice!  First to Cambridge, MD to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort for a site visit.  I am helping plan our company's leadership retreat there next month.  The views were really great and I am very excited to be a part of this event. My second trip out was to Chesapeake Beach, MD for Melissa and Mike's wedding.  It was a really fun wedding with many of our friends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

This part may be boring, but a few pictures from the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort:



Lobby Bar for the Global Leadership Retreat



They show movies on that screen!



Location for our second cocktail reception.



A few photos from Melissa and Mike's wedding at Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa.  It was a really delightful evening and the food was AWESOME!  Seriously, the Crab Imperial was so yummy!  We had so much fun with all of our friends and can't wait until the next one!



The rain stopped and the sun came out just in time for the ceremony!



They looked so beautiful!





Baby Gus and John



Le ha ha

So  handsome!



Danny and I xoxoxo



Bob and I



Scotty and Leah- Pretty in Pink!



The Bride, Melissa,  and I- she is so pretty!



Melissa and Amber, the MOH

Vicki and I - After I caught the bouquet!!! (oh and the best man photo bombed us)

BLS crew, something is funny!

The next morning, we recalled the many funny things and the great time we had last night.  We were starving as apparently a midnight trip to Pizza Hut went bust for the rest of my party.  We came across a cute little town called North Beach and went to this absolutely delightful bakery called Blondie's.

HOMEMADE POPTART!  AWESOME



Delicious Latte



Yum!  Ha Ha





Then we got poured on during the 30 second walk from the bakery to the car.

 It was a great weekend and I will definitely head out to the Chesapeake more often.  Great times with Scotty and Leah as always- I love them! Can't wait for our next getaway!

xoxo,
Jza Jza