9 Days and Counting

NOTE: Please read with a British accent, as this is how William seems to think my blog is written.

I am very lucky to have a close-knit group of friends that can survive seeing one another 9 days in a row. Some of us don't even see our own family members that much! Since the beach (May 28th), John and I have seen Freddy every day since, William and Mike almost as much. You'd think we'd run out of things to talk about by now!

One of the things I really cherish about my friends, especially the Morenos, is their sense of family. Coming from a culture where family and elders are so important (and respected), it's awesome to be a part of a group that shares those same values. With the Morenos, however, it isn't just their closeness as a family but how they welcome everyone in. This is also true with John's family and I am very lucky and honored (someday officially!) to be part of the B family.

Another busy weekend after a much needed vacation at the beach. Thursday, John and I went to have the ring reset and saw Star Wars (awesome!). Then we saw the Chumados win their 6th game (that's 6 in a row, people!). Last season, the Chumados won 3 games total... 2 due to forfeit. Tragic. Friday, I had to pick my aunt up from Dulles Airport. She returned to the US after 7 months away in Thailand. That evening we met the gang at the Quarry House for a couple beers. I was looking forward to a nice steak, but apparently, I must have been the only person ordering a steak at the Quarry House, as they stopped serving their "Steak of the Day" special. I settled for a Grotto Grill (ginormous burger with swiss and shrooms) instead.

Saturday, 5 of us took a jaunt up to Newark, DE to see Heidi, her mom Nancy, Aunt Barb, and Grandma Doris. Heidi's aunt Amy was at Christiana Hospital with kidney failure and complications from anemia. She was set to move to Phoenix, AZ right when the illness struck. Our prayers are with Amy for a speedy recovery.

Sunday afternoon was spent at Bianca's for a the first crab feast of the season. Yummy crabs, burgers, dogs, corn on the cob, spiced shrimp, guacamole, B's famous bacon mac and cheese, potato salad, apple pie, chips, beer and soda were on the menu. Although it was 87 and humid, a good time was had by all.

Although inquiring minds want to know, John and I have not set a date for a wedding yet. We have some ideas about a wedding and/or celebrations but still in the brainstorming phase. It would be awesome to have it on 12/12, our most revered holiday, but it falls on a Monday this year. NUTS! Maybe we'll do one of those "surprise" weddings where we throw a party but don't tell anyone it's the wedding too. Keep everyone on their toes as to when/where! When did wedding planning turn into scheming to punk our friends?