While Lisa and the puppy are probably doing a lot of this,
I’m up on the mountain for one of my many many observing runs during this Nov – Jan period (I’m observing 16 nights from Nov 9th-Jan 3rd). Things are very beautiful up here and while I hate to be away from the family, at least it is in a wonderful setting doing something I love.
You’ll notice the clouds in the picture. Yeah, not good for observing…not good at all…
To realize this tree in the backyard (1 of 2 tress in the yard) is not merely to look at. It actually grows damascos- otherwise known as apricots. Free snacks!!!!!
Steve and I spent this weekend together, hanging out. On Saturday, we worked around the house, sat outside in the sun, watched TV and played games. Sunday, we christmatized our casa. Rob and Joanna also came over Sunday evening for a few beers on the patio. I LOVE my new furniture!!!!
Sorry I’m a day late, I meant to post this yesterday. Happy 30th birthday Jay Jay. Love you and miss you, and wish I could be there to celebrate.
Last year for xmas, Steve wanted to get me outdoor furniture. Unfortunately we waited a little too long, and were unable to find anything. Fast-forward almost a year, and look at what we just got…
While I was home, I started or should I say restarted a new hobby. I’m following in the foot steps of my crafty friends and am crocheting again. My mom taught me how to make granny square baby blankets. Here are two I made (with a little help from my mom). I started a third while I was home, but ran out of time, so my mom is going to finish it. I am currently working on another blanket here in Chile. I think it will turn out beautifully, I’ll post a picture when I’m done.
For beautiful baby Ella
For soon to be baby Shamitz. I went to my friend Katy’s baby shower while I was home. More about that part of the trip to come….
We went to CT in the beginning of October for a long weekend. We…
Saw the dogs and rebonded with IzzyBizzy (who loves my parents SO much and is very happy in CT)
I got to pick the last few tomatoes from my mom’s garden- which by the way are the BEST tomatoes EVER!!
Celebrate Karin and my birthday- along with our other family, the Grady’s!!
Reunited the Foley Family Players featuring- Bernadette on violin, Thomas on guitar, Karin on viola, Adam on guitar, Lisa on recorder and Steve on piano, playing “Ode to Joy”.
On Saturday, went to our friend Helen’s 30th bday bash, went to our 11th high school reunion, the mexican restaurant for drinks afterward, and back to our house to play games. Happy days, Cara and Joel also came home for the weekend to hang out.
Lastly, we went to a family reunion, and got to hang out with my grandma and family.
We tried to make hotel arrangements for Bloomington for the 5 days we were there, but unfortunately (or luckily for us) we weren’t able to get a hotel room for our first night, so we got to stay with Heidi. Who by the way has a great apartment and is a great hostess. We went to Macri’s for the ever popular mozzarella sticks and then back to her place for games and fun. We were so happy we got to hang out with all our friends. We went to Nick’s for some sink the Biz with Heidi, Nick and April, we also went out to dinner with everyone to yummy Mexican and hung out at Nick and April’s apartment. It was so great getting to see them, we only with we could’ve gotten up North to see Adam, Melissa and the bug. Hopefully next time we come rolling though we can get to see them. I also got to hang out with all my friends from work. We got to go to Brown County with our friends Lori and Bob, we went to Gnawbone, for the best pork tenderloin sandwiches in the world. We also went to some painters house, I can’t remember who, Lori do you know? Anyways, we had a great time seeing them again. I ended up going to work each night to see everyone. I do miss nursing, but it was wonderful being back a the hospital with all my friends. It was like I never left. Hopefully it will be that easy to transition back into working when I get back to the states. Steve was also able to do some work at IU, which was our reason for gong to Bloomington. I can’t wait to go back! The great thing about this 3 month trip was in the end, it made me realize how important everyone is to me, I had so much fun seeing everyone, and I miss all my friends terribly. So, my door is always open to anyone who wants to come visit!!!!
Next on our trip, we went to TN for a week. New things going on with the Margheim’s include- Terry retiring, Mary Jane starting a new job in Atlanta, and selling the house and moving to Georgia. Luckily for us, Mary Jane was able to get the week off and come home to TN. They actually ended up moving to Atlanta a week or 2 after we visited. We had a great time in TN, and I got to celebrate my birthday with Mary Jane and Terry (and Steve of course). Mary Jane and I had a wonderful spa day- full pampering. We also went to a corn maze and out to chinese for dinner. Then home, where we had birthday cake made by Steve. It was a great birthday and a great week!! I can’t wait to go Atlanta and visit!!
Steve (without facial hair) in the Aztec again
What can I say about spending a week with great friends at the beach- fishing, eating, drinking and hanging out. Nothing compares. We had a great week in Nags Head, got tan, relaxed, and got to reconnect with all of our friends. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we see them again!!!
