Monday, June 17th, 2013

Good morning!  Man, I really miss my family already.  The weekend was so great & went by TOO FAST.  I feel like I barely was able to see them.  On Friday night we went on a looooong walk in Central Park and up Madison Ave - it was a beautiful night - not too warm & humid (like it is today)!  On Saturday it was my Mom's birthday.  We went to agility with Bear in Brooklyn.  Bear did such a good job that Sarah (the instructor) asked us if we would like to start competing!  haha.  We are not ready for that - especially since we don't really have the facilities to practice around where we are.  We went to The Palm for dinner that night.  Incredible. Incredible. Incredible as usual.  Lemon Drop martini's to start, Oregon red wine with dinner, brussels sprouts, green beans, and potatoes au gratin for sides, swordfish steak for me, crabcakes for Brian, and steaks all for my mom, dad, and sister.  We had carrot cake (mom), key lime pie (Sarah), and flourless chocolate cake (Brian and me) for dessert.  We all woke up the next morning and had coffee before my parents headed home :-(

The little dogs were very happy this weekend to have all of the company.  After my parents left, my sister and Brian and I took the pups on a long walk in Central Park. 

It doesn't take birthdays & Father's Days for me to feel lucky to have parents like mine.  I am grateful for them every. single. day!!!!  They have loved, supported, encouraged, and made my life the happy, blessed adventure it has been thus far. 

This morning's walk was a little bit hot & humid. 

You see that?  Mom & Dad you left right at the right time - 84 degrees today.  Not pleasant.  I will say, though, it's a stark difference from the pictures you were getting 3 months ago!!  Trees are happy despite the heat!  Probably has something to do with all this rain we've gotten. 

All right, I have to transfer about 35 mice today, so I'm a busy, busy bee once I get to work today!! 

Have a wonderful day!

Carpe diem,

J