Ok, last night we met a friend of ours and her three children at Kobe restaurant for dinner. So picture 3 adults and six kids ages 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, & 10 all at one table!! It was kids eat free night, but in actuality not so much. But that is another story.
The kids had a blast!! Between the onion volcano, the flaming smilely face grill, and the baby saki (water) they were thoroughly entertained. It was fun watching Jackson and Austin squeal in delight every time the chef did something.
Between trying to catch a piece of broccoli in our mouths to the chef squirting baby saki (water in a squirt bottle) in the kids mouths a good time was had by all.
The kids want to go again soon, we'll have to see.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Happy Birthday to Me!!!!
Well another year has past, only this weekend it was my birthday. For all you who are wondering I turned 29 for the eighth time :-)
Tony and I took a half day Friday and headed up to the suburbs. We stayed at the Marriott where our reception was and had a fantastic weekend!!! We kept Friday night low key (well actually both nights). Near the hotel there is a new upscale shopping center that we walked to and checked out what they had. We ended up eating dinner at Cooper's Hawk restaurant. I'm sure the meal was good as well as the wine, but my sinuses were so clogged that I couldn't taste a thing. Tony ordered a flight of sparkling wines (Almond, Raspberry, and a Blanc de Blanc) I couldn't tell the difference between any of them. For those of you who know me that was a huge disappointment. So off to the store for sinus medicine for me. We ended the night just relaxing in the room watching TV.
The next morning we got up ate breakfast and then walked the shopping center again, this time buying along the way. After a few purchases we then walked to Lifetime Fitness where we both got hour long massages!!! They were wonderful, I was so relaxed I didn't want to do anything, but a call from my brother asking where we were watching the Stars/Red Wings game along with the score got us motivated quickly!! We quick showered and met up with him to watch the third period. It was a great game with a much needed win. Tony was thrilled to see Turco get an assist in the game (btw-he is the GOALIE). We then left "Q" and headed towards Redstone.
This restaurant is known for its pineapple martinis, affectionately known as stoli dolis. These go down so easy that I could have slurpped at least three of them down, but on an empty stomach that would not have been so good. So I stopped myself at one and we split an order of buffalo shrimp, yummy!!!! I decided that tonight dinner would be progressive, so next we headed to Braxton's for an amazing seafood dinner. We were supposed to go to Wildfire for dessert, but we were both tired and so full that dessert did not sound appealing!!
We went back to our room got comfortable and watched Hitch on the TV. This is one of my favorite movies, I laugh like an idiot throughout most of it. I am not sure if Tony was more amused by the movie or me hooting next to him :-)
Sunday came all too quickly and we got up, packed up, and then went back to my mother's house to go out to lunch with her. After lunch we loaded the Bobo and headed back down to Bloomington.
It was a much needed relaxing weekend for both Tony and I, but we were very happy to get the kids back last night.
This year's birthday was amazing and bittersweet. I couldn't help but think of my father at times. My birthday marked the four month anniversary of his passing and I find that I miss him more than words can say. He had a tradition of buying me a birthday suit/s from Nordstrom's every year and this was the first year without. My mother did follow in his foot steps and bought me my birthday suit and my husband was very generous with me at Ann Taylor Loft!!! The weekend was filled with little reminders of my Dad, but I could take comfort in knowing that he is happy and no longer in pain. On the off chance that he has developed computer skills up in heaven, "I love you Dad!"
Tony and I took a half day Friday and headed up to the suburbs. We stayed at the Marriott where our reception was and had a fantastic weekend!!! We kept Friday night low key (well actually both nights). Near the hotel there is a new upscale shopping center that we walked to and checked out what they had. We ended up eating dinner at Cooper's Hawk restaurant. I'm sure the meal was good as well as the wine, but my sinuses were so clogged that I couldn't taste a thing. Tony ordered a flight of sparkling wines (Almond, Raspberry, and a Blanc de Blanc) I couldn't tell the difference between any of them. For those of you who know me that was a huge disappointment. So off to the store for sinus medicine for me. We ended the night just relaxing in the room watching TV.
The next morning we got up ate breakfast and then walked the shopping center again, this time buying along the way. After a few purchases we then walked to Lifetime Fitness where we both got hour long massages!!! They were wonderful, I was so relaxed I didn't want to do anything, but a call from my brother asking where we were watching the Stars/Red Wings game along with the score got us motivated quickly!! We quick showered and met up with him to watch the third period. It was a great game with a much needed win. Tony was thrilled to see Turco get an assist in the game (btw-he is the GOALIE). We then left "Q" and headed towards Redstone.
This restaurant is known for its pineapple martinis, affectionately known as stoli dolis. These go down so easy that I could have slurpped at least three of them down, but on an empty stomach that would not have been so good. So I stopped myself at one and we split an order of buffalo shrimp, yummy!!!! I decided that tonight dinner would be progressive, so next we headed to Braxton's for an amazing seafood dinner. We were supposed to go to Wildfire for dessert, but we were both tired and so full that dessert did not sound appealing!!
We went back to our room got comfortable and watched Hitch on the TV. This is one of my favorite movies, I laugh like an idiot throughout most of it. I am not sure if Tony was more amused by the movie or me hooting next to him :-)
Sunday came all too quickly and we got up, packed up, and then went back to my mother's house to go out to lunch with her. After lunch we loaded the Bobo and headed back down to Bloomington.
It was a much needed relaxing weekend for both Tony and I, but we were very happy to get the kids back last night.
This year's birthday was amazing and bittersweet. I couldn't help but think of my father at times. My birthday marked the four month anniversary of his passing and I find that I miss him more than words can say. He had a tradition of buying me a birthday suit/s from Nordstrom's every year and this was the first year without. My mother did follow in his foot steps and bought me my birthday suit and my husband was very generous with me at Ann Taylor Loft!!! The weekend was filled with little reminders of my Dad, but I could take comfort in knowing that he is happy and no longer in pain. On the off chance that he has developed computer skills up in heaven, "I love you Dad!"
Thursday, April 24, 2008
10 Days and Counting
If you haven't been keeping up with this, the newest news is that Tony moved back 10 days ago:-) The kids and I are thrilled to have all of our family together under one roof. Moving his stuff back from VA went relatively smooth and most is in its permanent home.
The first of many home improvements to tackle has been completed. We (mostly Tony) remodeled the master closet. It is much more functional now allowing for my husband to have more room for all of his clothes. And I have to say this, he has way more than me!!!!
Last Saturday we volunteered (actually I did) to work the kids annual school carnival. We worked the obstacle course, which was a huge bounce house. Of course we tested it out for safety!! After we both came out of it winded we decided that it was best left for little people to run through.
Later that night we celebrated Tony's return with friends of ours Weezie and Phil. We went to Kobe Hibachi Grill and had a ton of laughs and stuffed our faces. If you haven't been there I highly recommend it.
Before signing off I want to congratulate our friend Tammy on her recent engagement. We hope you and Will have many happy years together!!
Till next time......
The first of many home improvements to tackle has been completed. We (mostly Tony) remodeled the master closet. It is much more functional now allowing for my husband to have more room for all of his clothes. And I have to say this, he has way more than me!!!!
Last Saturday we volunteered (actually I did) to work the kids annual school carnival. We worked the obstacle course, which was a huge bounce house. Of course we tested it out for safety!! After we both came out of it winded we decided that it was best left for little people to run through.
Later that night we celebrated Tony's return with friends of ours Weezie and Phil. We went to Kobe Hibachi Grill and had a ton of laughs and stuffed our faces. If you haven't been there I highly recommend it.
Before signing off I want to congratulate our friend Tammy on her recent engagement. We hope you and Will have many happy years together!!
Till next time......
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
National Capital
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Just a quick post. Had a GREAT weekend in DC. Chris showed me around. I believe we actually walked the length of the beltway. Got some good pic's, here's a sample.
Check the hockey blog for my April Madness Bracket!
Just a quick post. Had a GREAT weekend in DC. Chris showed me around. I believe we actually walked the length of the beltway. Got some good pic's, here's a sample.
Check the hockey blog for my April Madness Bracket!
Monday, April 7, 2008
21st Century Pooch...
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Peanut has been begging and begging, so finally today, we got his Facebook page set up. No, not mine - Peanut's! It's called Dogbook and a function of Facebook. I had to join, so you can find me there too, but as of now, only Peanut's page has any content.
:o)
Peanut has been begging and begging, so finally today, we got his Facebook page set up. No, not mine - Peanut's! It's called Dogbook and a function of Facebook. I had to join, so you can find me there too, but as of now, only Peanut's page has any content.
:o)
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