Father Son Bonding Time

 Aria told Daniele "I think bottle feedings will create a special bond between you two this week." and Daniele said "we already have a special bond."

My Birthday

 

This happened today. My friend Sherri

texted me at 6:30 this morning to come to my front door 21 bottles of Prosecco and two pieces of my favorite chocolate cake and serenaded me with her car music in a dog mask. Too funny.

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Cousin Jan

 I miss my cousin Jan. We often celebrated our birthdays together growing up.

Lots of big family birthday parties for all the cousins.

Happy Birthday in heaven cousin Jan!

Lessons Learned in 2020: Carpe Diem

 

 If 2020 taught me anything it was "Carpe Diem". So many valuable lessons learned by us all. This morning when I was talking to Sofia I said "Sofia it's a new year and that's so great. I think as soon as Gramma gets vaccinated I will be on a plane to come see you." Usually when we facetime she wants to immediately go into our play acting scenes but after I told her I'd be coming she said, "Gramma let's just talk about all the things we can do together when you are here." She began to tell me where she would take me: the library, the lake by her house and on and on. Then she said, "I think I could take you to that store Claire's by the mall because Gramma (and then she got very close to the camera and whispered "at Claire's they even sell jewelry!" That girl knows the way to gramma's heart! We had so much fun dreaming about being together. I hope it will be soon. (this picture from a year ago New Year's eve. )

Meatballs For Dinner

 

 Mike returned from his daily early morning bike ride and announced I’m making homemade meat balls! Now he’s got the sauce going. He seriously is so happy in the kitchen. I feel like all we’ve done this year And especially for the holidays is focus on what we are going to make to eat. This Monday is my birthday and I told Mike I don’t want to have the special meal We had planned. I just want leftovers. On the other hand champagne is a must. Took down the Xmas tree and the few decorations we put up. The sun is out. It’s good to be alive and well. I hope your day is a happy one!

Welcome January Welcome A New Year

 

First Day of 2021

We spent several hours this morning walking by Marine Stadium onto Bay street and then sitting by the water reading our new books. It was a beautiful way to begin the new year. Stunning weather. Happy 1st day of 2021 y'all!  Then we had a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.