So yes I have been remiss with the blog and I have no real reason. We seem to moving all the time but I couldn’t tell you what we have done.
We had our Bastille Day BBQ.
Aunt Betty stopped by and we went to dinner.
Watched the debt ceiling debacle.
Met up with Laura, Randy and Harper
Watched the Dow crash and burn.
We arrived safely in Jonesboro with Ann and the fam. We chatted a bit and then went to bed since it was much later than we expected. But we did stop at a chippy which was yummy. We got to hang out with kids and plan Katie’s life which is always a fun game for me to play.
We traveled a bit north to stop in Cookstown for a bit of genealogy (Brendan’s family). And the church was closed – of course it was. But we got some info from the Parish house (just had to have lunch and a few beers in Cookstown) that was new (Mary, possible twin). Cookstown is the best shopping in Mid-Ulster and the town’s motto is “Looking Good, Looking Great”. I can’t make this stuff up.
Other notable things while in Ireland with the Dalys. We saw Bridesmaids. And by we, I mean, Ann, Brendan, me and Katie. Never take your 17 year old niece to see this movie. One word. Awkward. And awkward probably more so for her than me but still.
Drawing blood – I will never do it again in Ireland. They use a huge ass syringe. I also suck at giving blood and cannot even tell you how much of a freak the doctor thinks I am. I am basically a child giving blood. My veins hide. I had to be made to lie down in an attempt to relax myself.
We left on Friday and had more mechanical issues. We were delayed 5 hours. Alett came and took Eli out (though he didn’t pee) but at least he had a chance. He does have a bladder of steel so he was fine. We made a flight in Philly but our luggage was delayed. Baggage was a sh*t show because flights were canceled due to bad Boston weather. But we were fortunate that our luggage was on the next flight from Philly.
Needless to say, we were happy not to travel much. Brendan is going to the UK in a few weeks and I hope he has better travel.
or rather pee does. Eli has gone from a dog who would only go to the bathroom while off leash to now marking his territory. Now on walks he will go 3-4 times in different spots. While there still has to be some sort of vegetation, he has been known to go to the bathroom on a plant while his paws are on concrete. We are curious to when he will finally go on inanimate objects like a fire hydrant.
I think this is all a result of his training classes and getting more confidence.
This is hilarious and kind of cute (the ducklings).
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/boston/backbay/bbgallery/statues_bruins/
Inspired by Kristin to get a garden gnome. We got 2. One is named Gil and one is named Jerry. Guess who is who and why.
So I am back from a fun weekend in NY. I flew to NY on Thursday to prepare for the royal wedding. I don’t know if it is good or bad but watching the wedding live was even more fun then I thought it would. Thanks to Kristin for being the hostess with the mostess. She had the coffee going at 4:45 am and the champagne flowing at 5:00 am. I slept like a rock Friday night.
Kate was utterly beautiful and I LOVED her dress. I wished Harry had better posture and the Aston Martin was a cute touch.
For the past 2 years I have been in Europe for Brendan’s birthday but not this year. He has me plus an inch of snow as his gifts. (Kidding, he has Eli and some actual gifts).
Back in the day Liz and I used to laugh and laugh at this clip. This is how I’ll always remember Elizabeth Taylor. Rest in peace.
Yesterday the Caffrey household had to say goodbye to a dear friend, Ginger. Ginger was a great plush gingerbread man toy suitable for throwing in the house. Unlike Pig and Elefanten, Ginger went far and Eli loved to chase him. A few months ago, Ginger had to undergo some orthopedic surgery on his arm and then this winter his heart took a turn for the worst. We had to operate and thought we had repaired the heart but yesterday I noticed that all his stitches were removed and his insides were yet again exposed. At this point, I knew the end was near but wanted to give Eli and Ginger more time. Ginger was fine and Eli was happy. But then last night, I noticed the fluff everywhere…I knew it was time. So Eli and I bid a sorrowful adieu to Ginger, the best stuffed gingerbread man this side of the Mason Dixon.
RIP Ginger. We will miss you and the fun you brought us.
Going on another never leaving the hotel trip but this time to Munich! I will be flying Lufthansa which may be my favorite airline of all time.