Back home from Virginia

Leo & Josie

We had a wonderful time visiting Karen and Tim and our grand-dogs in Virginia. The drive out and back was grueling, but the scenery was beautiful. Spring was popping out everywhere we looked. We were planning on doing a little site seeing out there, but after the long drive, we just wanted to stay at the house and visit. Ron stayed busy assembling things... BBQ grill, closet organizer, and I did pretty much of nothing.

The kid's have a beautiful home. I really like their floor plan, minus the steps. The kitchen is quite breath taking. While we were there, Karen invited some friends over for an open house, and we got to meet some of their buddies they spent time with overseas. Everyone was very nice. We were also invited to a friends birthday party at a very good restaurant called Maggionos Little Italy. They served family style great Italian food. The best tiramisu I have ever tasted! I just found out we have one of these restaurants here at our own St Louis Galleria. Maybe we will have to try out the food here, too.

I met Leo, the blonde cocker spaniel, for the first time. Leo is somewhat shy, but he seemed to like Ron pretty well. Leo is Tim's dog. Josie and I were still bonded from her stay with us several years ago. She is still the cutest little dog. She slept with me a couple of nights while we were out in Virginia. I really missed our dogs, and it helped to have Josie close by.

All of our animals survived our trip away. Jessica took good care of everyone. The cats and dogs missed us a lot, and Wolfie was glad to see Jessica go home. She rode him every day. He is not used to so much attention. Well, as they say, there is "no place like home". We sure are glad to be back home, sleeping in our own bed.