Mom had a trip planned to come out before the holidays that had to get post-poned due to bad weather (no surprise)
so, her meeting was changed to this last Friday so we got to visit for the whole weekend!
She and Peter came to Rochester from Albany Friday night, and then after her meeting we all went to dinner for sushi and good times.
mmmmm Hiyashe Wakame, California and Unagi roll, and some Sapporo on the side.
:)
It was delicious and it was so nice sharing the evening with them at a place that Bob and I love to treat ourselves to now and then.
Thanks mom and Peter!
(Unfortunately I didn't bring the camera with me, so no sushi pix)
:(

Saturday, mom, Peter and I spent the day shopping. We visited the Craft Company where they love to look around at all the artisan works. They picked out a few goodies to take home while enjoying some hot Friendship tea, and then we headed out to pickup a few things for our dinner.
We invited our friends Jim and Susan over to meet mom and Peter so mom made her famous chicken parmmmmmmm....
:)
It was another great evening - great company and conversation, and comforting Italian food.
The guys watched football

while us girls got dinner ready, enjoying our wine with conversation


Ravioli with Chicken Parm...sooooo good.

Everyone left around 11pm, and Bob and I cleaned up and relaxed a bit.
The next morning (Sunday), we met up with mom and Peter to take them to breakfast before they headed back home to Albany.
I took them to a cute little cafe in Pittsford - since it was on their way back to the thruway. It had a shop they could walk through on the way out so I knew they'd have fun in there before they left.
Food was delicious....eggs...and mom got a chance to look through my wedding books and portfolio. It was so nice watching her and Peter look through all the images I've collected over the years.

After about an hour of visiting and finishing up breakfast, we headed out through the gift store. Bob got a quick picture of us before we said our goodbyes.

Thank you both for visiting!
We had such a great time - can't wait to share something new with you next time -
Dinosaur BBQ and Marios I think!
Thanks for everything!

"Arianna, how old are you today?"

Arianna's homemade pink yummmmmy cake

I found a stuffed puppy that looked like Buddy, so I put a nametag around him of a heart with Buddy's name!
So cute...she's always asking, "Where's Buddy?" - now she can play with him, and no allergies for mom!
:)

My sweetie


Happy Birthday Arianna!
We love you!!

We all gathered at Lux for a fabulous New Years Eve celebration!
:)
We LOVE the Chex Mix they always have out, and they handed out mini champagne bottles for everyone too!

Bob, Jim, and Susan

Jim, Susan, and Mike

Noisemakers!

Me and Susan

Bob's brother Sam and friend John

Tracy and Susan

Me and Bob

Wishing you lots of happiness and sticking to those resolutions...at least trying to...
:)
Will update again soon!

Merry Christmas!
Our mini table tree behind all the presents
:) - Buds is relaxing on the couch with the snowman pillow.

Made a new Buddy calendar for Bob for his office.

Jim and Susan's beautiful First Christmas tree in their new home.

I love how they color coordinated the presents and the tree with shades of blue and a splash here and there of red...really beautiful.

Susan about to open our presents to her and Jim.

Jim opened his liquor dispenser from Bob (as you can see, he is very pleased)
;)

I matted and framed this print for them - I took it over the summer in their back yard.

I made a little photo book for Ariana that has pictures of her and our family and even Buddy in there. She's showing it to Lillian (her mom) here. Lillian tells me that she actually takes it to bed with her to look at.
:)

This is Daniel - he has grown SO much over the last year. Look at those curly locks! We gave him that little toy he's holding...it bounces around.


Bob and Amada relaxing on the couch before our Christmas dinner (in Albany)


Mom's Christmas dinner...mmmmm

Santa Buddy!


Me and dad at his place by the tree with Buddy


Next morning, Bob and Buddy waiting while I pack up the car to head back to Rochester


Peter and mom (in her new all leather Harley digs...that's right - all leather, and ready for the road!)


Quick visit with Mickie before we headed out of town


More in depth stories to come!

I got to visit with Sue at her school the other day for her baby shower ~ her colleagues are so friendly, and very generous! She got so many amazing gifts for her baby to be. She was beautifully radiant, and I can't wait to meet her baby boy. Only two more months!
(notice the pin she got - "It's a Boy!")




The four of us (Bob and Kevin too) are getting together at the end of the week for dinner at Don Pablos (Mexican) to celebrate the holidays. mmmmmm mole sauce...

See you soon Susie!
:)