I have been inspired for some reason to have a summer reading list. I went crazy a couple of weeks ago on PaperBack Swap (which is an awesome site where you can trade/recycle books) and requested about seven books that fall in one of two categories: Bill Bryson and teen vampire. And the teen vampire isn't the Twilight saga (which I have read and love) but another series that a co-worker of mine recommended. I figure I have a nice balance between intellectual humor and trashy fodder. I started the first of the teen vampire series yesterday and will most likely finish it tomorrow. Pretty quick read. So perfect for summer!
The boys and I will be making weekly trips to the library this summer to see how many books we can read in eight weeks. Should be fun!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
A trip to the Yards
Yesterday our friends Tony and Tina were in town and picked us up to take us to a ball game at Camden Yards to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Due to other family obligations we only stayed through the beginning of the fourth inning, but we were there to see Baltimore score two home runs in a row. That was pretty impressive. And to see Johnny Damon get walked and then out when he attempted to steal second and wasn't quite fast enough. Oh, and we had some fabulous BBQ. Aside from the rain right before the game it was a gorgeous day for baseball. And Tina got us seats under cover behind left field so we stayed cool and comfortable as you can in tiny stadium seats.
The Orioles didn't beat the Rays, but it was a great way to spend Sunday afternoon!
The Orioles didn't beat the Rays, but it was a great way to spend Sunday afternoon!
Friday, June 10, 2011
On the joys of moving
We are still unpacking, arranging, and settling into the new house. Which I absolutely adore. And I should have photos up soon....as soon as I can locate the camera which is currently hiding from me!
We have played hosts to family and friends over the past two weeks so we've been busy with everything else.
But I did just want to whine about one of the downsides to moving: having to leave behind your favorite Chinese restaurant and the struggle to find a suitable replacement.We ordered from a place near by earlier this week and I wasn't all that impressed. We'll keep on trying out restaurants until we find a winner. Just makes me long for Szechuan D'Lite.....
We have played hosts to family and friends over the past two weeks so we've been busy with everything else.
But I did just want to whine about one of the downsides to moving: having to leave behind your favorite Chinese restaurant and the struggle to find a suitable replacement.We ordered from a place near by earlier this week and I wasn't all that impressed. We'll keep on trying out restaurants until we find a winner. Just makes me long for Szechuan D'Lite.....
Monday, June 6, 2011
We've moved!
I can't believe it has been over a month since I last posted something to our blog. I try to stay fresh and up to date and then a month goes by. But I have a good excuse....we moved!
James and I took the plunge and bought a house. Gasp! It has been a stressful month and we are still adjusting to our new surroundings. But I can say it has been worth it. I love our new home.But I don't love the random boxes that just can't seem to find a new place since we now have so much room compared to the old house. We don't have enough storage options. But at least we have the space for those storage options once they are located and purchased.
Yay for new home! And new adventures!
James and I took the plunge and bought a house. Gasp! It has been a stressful month and we are still adjusting to our new surroundings. But I can say it has been worth it. I love our new home.But I don't love the random boxes that just can't seem to find a new place since we now have so much room compared to the old house. We don't have enough storage options. But at least we have the space for those storage options once they are located and purchased.
Yay for new home! And new adventures!
Monday, May 2, 2011
One word: Awesome
This past Saturday night I had one of the most amazing meals of my life. Meal isn't the right word. Culinary extravaganza is a better description. My dear, dear, dear friend Dara secured reservations for the two of us at one of DC's best restaurants, Komi, which was listed as the #1 fine dining restaurant in DC, Virginia, and Maryland by Washingtonian this past January. I am not one for true fine dining on a daily basis. As a matter of fact this was the "fanciest" dinner I have ever taken part in, and most likely will take part in in the coming years. But as I have gotten older I have seen a growing appreciation for food. I'm not a "foodie" by far. But I enjoy good, well made food.
Dara took me to Komi for my birthday. And yes, it isn't until next week, but they only take reservations 30 days in advance. I wanted to make sure we went on a weekend we didn't have the boys and Saturday was the only day anywhere near my birthday I was available. Dara called the reservations number at least 30 times at the end of March before she connected with a live person. Since that time I had been silently counting down the days to our big dinner.
It was more amazing than I could have imaged. There are no menus at Komi so we never really knew what was coming until it arrived at the table. With local and regional fresh ingredients it was truly amazing. I ate food I had never eaten before like salmon roe (explosive) and sea urchin (very flavorful) which was contrasted with more familiar foods like a half-smoke (house made kielbasi) and spanakopita (lightly fried). I lost count after about five dishes, but it was somewhere between 18 and 20.
I could not recommend Komi enough to those looking to celebrate a special occasion or to experience some of the best food in DC. It was an event for me that I will never forget. Big hugs and kisses to Dara for such a lovely birthday present!
Dara took me to Komi for my birthday. And yes, it isn't until next week, but they only take reservations 30 days in advance. I wanted to make sure we went on a weekend we didn't have the boys and Saturday was the only day anywhere near my birthday I was available. Dara called the reservations number at least 30 times at the end of March before she connected with a live person. Since that time I had been silently counting down the days to our big dinner.
It was more amazing than I could have imaged. There are no menus at Komi so we never really knew what was coming until it arrived at the table. With local and regional fresh ingredients it was truly amazing. I ate food I had never eaten before like salmon roe (explosive) and sea urchin (very flavorful) which was contrasted with more familiar foods like a half-smoke (house made kielbasi) and spanakopita (lightly fried). I lost count after about five dishes, but it was somewhere between 18 and 20.
I could not recommend Komi enough to those looking to celebrate a special occasion or to experience some of the best food in DC. It was an event for me that I will never forget. Big hugs and kisses to Dara for such a lovely birthday present!
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