HOLA!!

Did I make up that "boing boing" thing down below? that's Funny! I love making myself laugh.

I could apologize for skipping a whole two months of blogging, but then I'd just be apologizing everytime I post something.

Tomorrow begins the Month of June. I'll have to think of a catchy phrase for the "Happy Summer" post.

A and I just returned from 12 days in Spain (We toured Barcelona, Andorra, the southeast coast of France, the north east coast of Spain, and the Dali museum in Figueres)! Vacation is grand. It is such a great life to be on vacation. One disconcerting thing about the trip: We visited three countries and didn't get ONE stamp in our passport. What's the point of having pages in my passport if no one is going to stamp them?

We are back in the working world now...it's nice to be welcomed back, but it's still work. I'm sure you all understand.

I'll post pictures in a couple days so stay tuned!!! We took 925 pics during the trip, I don't think I'll post them all, but be prepared for several hundred!

Off the top of my head April and May highlights:

The east coast R's celebrated Easter with afternoon Tea on Saturday and dinner at the Parker House on Sunday.

Emily ran the boston marathon!
Britta visited from Guatemala!
Ro, Camille, and Leo came to "See Emily Run"!
Mom and Dad moved back to S-town! (They are loving the CA weather and not missing Beantown in the least)
All of the above happened in one weekend. Thanks to Al and Kathy for transporting my new pink couch in time for the guests!!!

Sis has begun the house hunt....phew that's a lot of work in addition to the overtime she's working!

I ran the James Joyce Ramble for the second year in a row....and am now gearing up for a half marathon in Montreal on Sept 9th.

I traveled to South Dakota for work. It was fun to listen to the cows outside of my hotel room at night.

We packed and prepped for Spain and fit in a weekend trip to the Vineyard between South Dakota and Spain. I lounged and went running, A cut down dead trees with a chainsaw.

Upon returning from Spain, we found out such happy happy news, I have to share: Rattler and Michael got a baby boy!!!

the BookClub is moving along at a quick pace. We read "The Namesake" and are now reading Kurt Vonnegut's "Slapstick". A man next to me on the plan was reading a book by Paolo Coehlo (the author of The Alchemist, which was our first bookclub book) called Virginia Decides to Die (or something). I'd like to read another Coehlo book. I am greatly enjoying my newfound love for books. I read "In Her Shoes" on the plane to and from Spain. The book is much much much better than the movie.

I think you're caught up now. More updates and random thoughts to come. (hopefully, more frequently).

P.S. I think I'm leaving the pink fashion phase and entering the green world. I bought a new green purse in Andorra and wore a green cardigan set yesterday. I kind old lady in the doctor's office waiting area asked me how I got my purse to match my sweater perfectly. I also have a new favorite sweatshirt from the vineyard which is green (a zip up hoody).

Britta's in Guatemala! Check out the pictures of her adventure here: www.damianfiles.com

First Day of SPRING! (boing boing)

Let's think of happy things like the tulips soon to arrive and the warmer temperatures to come! Let's think of hiking in the sunny mountains of New England. Let's think of swimming in Walden Pond. (Okay, now I'm getting into summer).

I love spring!

Grandma passed away this month. I'm sorry for my Pops. I know it was hard to see her age. No matter the conditions they are in or how old we become ourselves, it's a hard thing when a parent passes. (Luckily, I don't know from experience.) I'm thankful to my Uncle, Aunt, and Sister for being there. I'll remember Grandma fondly and think about her in a better place. After all, she was the grandparent that I knew the most.

Bathtubs! Toilets! and Sinks! Oh MY!

I've already got a picture of the japanese style bathroom I will build in my house someday. It's a hardcopy pic, so I can't show you here. In the meantime, here's a toilet discussion for your contemplation.

I don't know what I was thinking! I brought fruit instead of cookies for snack today.

Today is the Ides of March. Beware!

Here, in New England, we can't figure out what season it is. Yesterday it was over 70 degrees and tomorrow we are forcasted for a foot of snow. What fun!

It's great to see all the people coming out of their winter hibernation...lots of action along the Charles River and all around town with runners and walkers. I've been lucky enough to partake the last two evenings. My legs are loving me for giving them some exercise. And my tummy is asking for sweet rewards!

Winter has finally come!

Nine degrees this morning. Just 9. Not 19. Not 29. Just 9. Brrrr.

The Iditarod racers have warmer weather in Alaska right now.

I don't mean this as a complaint. More of an amazement. I do look quite cute all bundled up.