Dan and My trip to SD in February of 2009

Another good trip to South Dakota to see the Fam. Dan & I met up in Minneapolis...him flying in from CA (after being their on business) and me from NJ. We rented a car and were on our way. We are good traveling buddies and plan to do it again as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who hosted us...it was another memory maker. We missed you Candi but will hope you make it next trip! Mom & Dad are still a cute couple don't you think!?!?!?!

My foot!!!!! Just for you Erin! :>)

Little Allen...a freshman already. He drove me to Arlington for grocery shopping. Good driver!!

Julie and Curt happy to be together again...after lots of time apart these days. Curt started his new job in Wichita but is loving it. Julie and Allen are going to stay in SD til Allen gets out of school. Mandy of course is at Northern in Aberdeen. We wish you guys all the best! But you better come back to South Dakota a LOT!

Big Al and Aunt Dina having some fun...I never did get Jennifer in a picture!!! She is always on the go!

Dadio relaxing at Julie and Curt's after another awesome spaghetti dinner! :>) We are going to miss you Birds...

Muscle man....oh I mean my little brother Joel!

At the Bull Pen in Lake Nordon.

I asked Harold if I was his favorite daughter-in-law and after a little hesitation he said yes! Wait a minute....I'm your ONLY daughter-in-law Harold!!!! :>)

We met up with Harold, Darlene and Kelsey in Lake Nordon at the Bull Pen! Good food and good fun was had by all!

Allen and Uncle Dan...We had to get a yard stick and level out!!! You be the judge...who is taller???

Aunt Betty and Lori goofing around...

Aunt Betty looking like a peanut next to little Danny Boy...

Around the table...having fun whether we are eating, playing Rook or just talking, it is always a good time!

Dan is here helping us reminisce with Uncle Roger and the rest of us...old pictures! What fun...

Dan and Cousin Steve...they use to be in trouble a lot when they were little...looking really innocent here!

Mom and Aunt Betty at Perkins for lunch!

Three brothers all in black leather :>)

Cousin Terry, Julie and Aunt Eris...

Aunt Eris and Lori had a great time catching up!

Aunt Lorrine and Uncle Curt looking mighty fine and happy as can be :>)

Uncle Clint and Dad having great time together...

Dan and Cousin Terry at Olive Garden; what a nice visit!

Mom and Aunt Lorrine chattin' it up at Olive Garden in Sioux Falls.

Jill, Me and Sonny ~ Girl's Night out

It was a fun night of wine, cheese, yummy horsdoeuvres and conversation!

Kirsten, Jill and Sonny; new Princeton friends. Kirsten is my FBI Agent friend :>) who lives across the street from me.

Tammy's little guy Parker with his prize Jets tix

Here is our little friend who is one of the biggest Jets fans ever. We sent him our NY Jets game day program and the failed season tickets to the playoff if they wouldn't have blown their season! Maybe next year Parker! :)

Valentine's Day 2009

Schaefer was in Hong Kong so the three of us ventured out to Lambertville PA to Hamilton Grill. It was a nice little restaurant and a fun evening. Last year Mark was here without me and Schaefer & Amy took him on their date! Good friends...

Phoebe, Mark Zoe's little dog and Zoe

Having fun with Uncle Mark :>) and not forgetting Mommy and Daddy...

Phoebe & Zoe got to come over and have a play date again. Phoebe is making Mommy a card here. The funniest thing was when Phoebe was looking out the window after playing at the park on a cool, windy day and she said to me "I wish we were in St. Thomas...it is nice & warm there! Our well traveled little friends know what they like!

Super Bowl Sunday 2009

Jim and Sharon came over for some fun, food and football along with Schaefer, Amy, Zoe and Phoebe and Bryce, Anna, Grace and Harris.

We enjoyed some buffalo wings, sliders, sausages with peppers, mac and cheese, and lots and lots of sweets! :>)

It was a good time but Schaefer and Lori disagreed on who should win and Schaefer ended up the happy one!

There is always next year!!!! Hope everyone had a great Super Bowl Sunday.

Casablanca Restaurant!!!

January 31, 2009

Now this was a first for Mark and me! A Moroccan Restaurant with Bellydancing! What a riot. The restaurant was full of people celebrating birthdays and just plain having fun.

It was beautifully decorated. Once the music started ... look out! Enjoy some pictures of our newest, little adventure!

We have made so many good friends and have already had a lot of fun here on the East coast. God has been good to us in our new home.

The whole gang at our new found Moroccan Restaurant in Doylestown PA. We sat in little rooms at low tables on couches. Everyone was brought 8 courses...We started out with hummus and flat breads for dipping and then were served a salad type tray with pickled carrots, a fresh cucumber and tomato salad, eggplant, etc. then came this dish that was a pastry with chicken and scrambled eggs! Next was the spicey chicken and lamb (incredible). Then we had baklava and spearmint tea at the very end. I know I'm forgetting something...but those stand out as the ones I really liked! :>) From left to right...Mark, me, Lisa, Ralph, Mike, Charlene, Matt, Deb.

Mark needed some encouragement from me but he finally accepted the challenge and gave our bellydancer a $1. He didn't get up and dance with her but maybe next time.
We were all a little shy being our first time. It was so much fun and we loved the food!

She was good!

Bellydancing is a great way to stay in shape! Our bellydancer was a lot of fun and really knew how to work the crowd and get everyone involved. I think this restaurant is helping people have a good time and forget about the economy for a couple hours...not a bad thing!

Bellydancer #2!

Ralph, Lisa and me at Casablanca! Yummy food, fun atmosphere...

Yet another fun, new experience on the East Coast! Come on out and we will take you to the Bellydance Restaurant! :>) A serious good time guaranteed! I think we can tell by the laugh on Mark's face...