Do We Have to Go?

Those were my words to Orie as we started to pack up our things and leave Florida. We had the best trip...our vacay of the year!

We left Saturday for Florida and arrived with lots of sunshine. We got our rental car, rolled the windows down, and cruised to the condo (windows down is one of my favorite rituals!)

Saturday we watched some basketball and had dinner at Dewey Destin's on the water. We missed sunset a little bit but it was still beautiful. You dine literally on a pier on the water. Sunday we took a great walk in the morning and then spent the day on the beach. It was just what we needed. We had fresh shrimp for dinner and enjoyed music on the balcony. Monday was another beautiful day and we pretty much did the same thing as Sunday! We finished the day with dinner at Louisiana Lagniappe...one of our favorite spots. Tuesday was another beautiful day on the beach and when our first guests arrived. Jen, Rodney and Ethan came to meet us and it was so great getting to see them (especially Ethan but shh! don't tell). We had fish tacos for dinner and then introduced Jen and Rodney to our Nintendo Wii that we brought along for some fun. Laughs were had and another great day!

Wednesday was a little cloudy but we still had some beach time and then waited for mom and dad's arrival that evening. We were thrilled to see them but unfortunately their arrival brought the worst thunderstorms I have seen at the beach ever. It rained and rained and rained and rained until Saturday afternoon. We spent time playing Wii, Rummikub, twiddling our thumbs, shopping and YES watching our 2 year old nephew have to entertain himself at the beach while it RAINED AND RAINED! He was such a trooper!

Saturday afternoon the sun peeked out from some clouds and we hit the beach as fast as we could. We soaked up a little more sun, drank some cold Yuengling Lagers and watched Ethan have a beach football game with his dad and uncle Orie! It was a great last day.

Sunday we said farewell and it wasn't any fun. I hate leaving family...I hate leaving vacation....and I hate leaving the beach and beautiful weather. Oh well!

We are back in NYC now and went to pick up Grace today. She was thrilled to see us and I was so glad to go and get her. It was not her best boarding visit so we are in the market for a new vet and a new boarding facility. Any thoughts...let us know!

Hope everyone has a great week. Enjoy some fun photos from our trip. What are you all doing with your spring?

Packed and Ready to Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well folks...we are packed and ready to go leave...everything but our sweet Grace. She has a special vacation planned with her local boarding friends. She knows something is up when suitcases come out and we start getting things together. It is either a really fun adventure for her OR a special vacation with her local boarding friends..

We have never been more ready for a vacation and to one of our favorite spots. We love going to the condo in Destin and are so thankful we were "invited" to spend this week at Dolphinview!!! Thanks mom and dad.

We're leaving the cold city behind in hopes of bright sunshine and warm sand between our toes. Have a wonderful week and I am sure we will have lots of goodies to post when we get home.

Let It Snow?

What is happening???? I was trying to go back to sleep this morning after Orie left for work and just could not. I finally got up and opened the curtains and turned on some lights when what was before my eyes...snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


This was really not in our game plan seeing as we switched our closets from winter clothes to spring clothes last night. This was really not in our game plan seeing as I have a mani/pedi this afternoon. This was really not in our game plan seeing as we are leaving for the BEACH tomorrow...what is going on?


I took some pics and a short video for you to have a look. Enjoy your sunny warm weather wherever you are. We are hoping ours is waiting for us in Florida - Saturday at around 4:00!

I Love Vaca!

It is so much fun to be on vacation...at least for me...I am not sure if Orie would agree each morning as he heads off to work!

So far I am enjoying my first week of Spring Break. I have done a little shopping, relaxing, some walks and park time with Grace and tonight I decided to cook a really nice dinner for Orie. He seems to have had a long rough day at work...he's still not home and it's 6:30...this is very unusual for him. Hopefully he will enjoy some nice wine and grilled chicken. Grace and I have been slaving away forever...just kidding...we're not that gourmet!

The weather was beautiful today in NYC but tomorrow the rain sets in and we are not happy about that. Our temperature reached 65 degrees today and I soaked it up...leaving the balcony door open all day and enjoying nature inside when I couldn't be out!

Saturday we leave for Florida and we are really excited. I wish Grace could come but I guess she will have a nice vaca for herself at the kennel. She loves her kennel friends! The beach is calling our names and we are ready!

We hope you are all enjoying a pleasant week and lots of sunshine! We haven't heard from some of you in a while so remember to keep us posted on your lives...we don't want to be left out just because of distance!!!

Happy spring (almost)!!!!

Time Flies...

Wow - we can hardly believe it is already March! Time really flies. We have not posted in a while because we haven't really had too many interesting things going on in NYC. We have spent a lot of time walking around the city, missing our camera and playing with Grace!

We received our camera back from Canon last week and it was still broken...the pits. Orie called them again and they are sending a brand new charger and battery this week - hopefully the problem will be solved soon. I HATE not having my camera. We have a few cute pics from our camera phone but not much.

We spent this past weekend enjoying the spring "tease" weather we had in the city. Saturday was fabulous and 70 degrees! We enjoyed a great day in Central Park with Grace and Geoff. Grace thought every time we threw a football or softball with each other that it was a game of keep away from Grace!!!

Saturday night we went to an auction for my school at The University Club. It was really nice and Orie and I enjoyed ourselves. We realized that it was one of the first times we have really dressed up "cocktail" and gone to such a nice place while living in the city!

Sunday we took Grace on a walk through Central Park and made it home before the rain started to fall. We picked up 2 new chairs for our terrace (the ones I have coveted for weeks) and think our outside looks pretty darn good!

We are looking forward to a Florida vacation on the 21st and lots of fun in the sun!

Hope everyone is well and keep us posted on your lives too!

Enjoy two pics from Saturday in the park!