Who's a Big Boy?

Been a while since we posted, life has been crazy for us lately. We'll get a full update done this weekend, since it's the first time we'll be home toghether since May! I wanted to post big Vincent news though, he's now staying out in the condo in Michigan City all on his own. No more "going to bed" when Eric goes to work! We're on day 3 and so far no destruction of property!

New Garden Terrace

I thought I would show off our handiwork. Eric decided this was the year we were getting rid of our old vegetable garden setup - which consisited of a menagerie of pots sitting on red paver stones on top of wooden pallets. We were a little late to the game as we did not get back from our Med cruise until early June, but we weren't tooooo late to catch up a little. So we have a couple nice tomatoes, a cucumber, and many of varieties of peppers. The best part is all containers are self watering, so I don't have to worry about them every day! Now we're really ready to commence our normal summer rooftop gatherings.

I L-O-V-E Puppy Camp

Whenever we are not home, Vincent goes to his home away from home, or as we like to call it "Puppy Camp." He stays in a house that has a large room for the big dogs to play and sleep in - no cages. They don't have any webcams, but we are CONVINCED that Vince doesn't sleep the entire time. He sleeps for two days straight whenever he comes home from camp. Here are a few pictures of him trying soooooo hard to stay awake.

Going

Going

Gone!

Vince's Message for Rescue Pooches!

I received a link to a shelter that is closing in Marion, IN. Any of these dogs not adopted will have to be put down and Vince wants to help!

If you are planning on getting a dog, will you please think about adopting!

http://picsbycindy.com/marion_grant_dogs.htm

As everyone knows, Vinny is a rescue pooch and he would love to see some of his fellow rescue dogs find a good home.

Vince Chooses His Allegiance

It's official, Vince is a true north sider - he has become a Cub fan. Eric bought Vince a new toy a couple weeks ago - a blue bat with the Cubbie logo that plays "Let's Go Cubbies, ruf, ruf, ruf-ruf-ruf." It has quickly turned into his favorite toy. I can never get tired of hearing the "Let's Go Cubbies" but somehow Eric seems to get annoyed after the 30th time in a row it's played. Bah. Sometimes I'll even chime in and sing along to cheer on my dear Cubbies.

Our New York Minute!

On a quick whim, and thanks to an e-fare from United, Eric and I....well actually, Eric decided we were taking a trip to NYC this weekend. He decided he just HAD to make one last stop at Yankee Stadium before they open their new park next year. A trip to NYC? Who am I to refuse that??

Play Ball!

We did a lot of the usual stuff...a Reuben for lunch at Katz's. Upon having that buttery corned beef, I repressed the urge to re-enact the big O scene from when Harry Met Sally - yes it's the same deli. After that, you can only follow a meal like that up with a trip to see my French boyfriend Jacques Torres for some of his Wicked Hot Chocolate. Anyway, we went to see David Hyde Pierce in Curtains, which is a hilariously and witty musical. Of course we went to see the Yankees win against the Rays, and then headed to our favorite little place, McSorley's. Nothing finer than getting two beers per order of their fine cask conditioned ale! For those of you who are not in the know, their slogan is "We were here before YOU were born"...and that is absolutely true of eveyone I know, even my great-grandma (who is 103ish and still counting). Thankfully, McSorley's finally allowed us girls (by Supreme Court ruling) a chance to visit their fine establishment since 1970.

Backdrop is the bar at McSorley's.

St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

For the second year we had everyone over for breakfast before we headed over to The Abbey Pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Unfortunately we didn't get the camera out until we headed over to the pub, so we don't have any photos from the house. However, a great time was had by all at both Breakfast and at the Pub.

I got the privilege of taking Andy's kids to a bar for the first time. (Don't tell Kari!)

After spending a good 7 hours at the pub we returned to the house to party a little longer. One of the new engineers at Chicago Faucet spend the day with us and I think really enjoyed herself. Her name is Whitney and she's all around good people because she and her fiancee are Reds fans and being from Nashville understand what real BBQ is! Whitney showed her southern roots by closing out the party at our house by demanding Free Bird by Lynard Skynard!

It was a great day all around. Jen and Tony came up to the Pub after going to a lecture at the Science and Industry Museum. The rest of the Chicago Crew was there with the exceptions being Grady and Keith. Keith was down with an illness and Grady was at a med conference in Austin. However, Chris and Eileen made it, as you know we couldn't celebrate anything Irish without Eileen!!