So… I’ve really been slacking in the blogging department as of late. Life has been hectic and at the end of the day blogging is the last thing I want to think about. Of late, however, life has been especially busy and tense and blogging seems a welcome break.
So with that said, here’s a recap of life since my last post:
Hubs survived a night in the ER and a bout of food poisoning
O had surgery on his knee
(Not to worry – he’s fully recovered and better than ever)
We toured the Washington wine country with D & J
We spent many a night (and day) wandering Seattle and taking advantage of the perfect summer weather (and the Pike Place Market).
We took in some great shows (Bellow the Belt, Catch Me if You Can, Wicked, etc)
(Aaron Tveit and Leo Norbert Butz were A-maze-ing)
Celebrated my 27th Birthday.
Caught up on some reading (for business and pleasure)
(obviously this one was for pleasure)
Hosted an LSU tailgate at Husky Stadium
Celebrated our 1st Wedding Anniversary (in Paris! Hubs completely surprised me with an anniversary trip)
Made the big drive back to New Orleans and broke down (and subsequently spent 2 days) in Sioux Falls, SD.
(were we spent a lot of time tasting beers and watching football @ the Granite City Brewery)
Took lots of pictures of the worlds handsomest dog
We also: saw Ben Folds with the Seattle Symphony and Rufus Wainright (solo) at the Seattle Symphony, spent lots time with friends and family (and met all of the new babies), hosted a Bacon Party and celebrated Hubs’ 29th. Not too shabby for 5 months.
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We also lost our beloved mailman Roy (someone very near and dear to our hearts and O’s BFF) to a tragic car accident. On Saturday, September 26 Roy was pinned to his mail truck (while covering an extra shift) when a car blew threw a stop sign on St. Charles Avenue. On Friday October 2, 2009, Roy passed away from complications from his injuries.
Roy was one of the kindest, most magnanimous, and big-hearted human beings one could ever hope to encounter. To meet Roy was to have an instant friend. He delivered more than the mail. He delivered a little piece of himself – day in and day out Roy delivered a little sliver of sunshine in what was often an otherwise bleak or unremarkable day. He shared in our happiness. He sympathized with our misfortunes. He was the charismatic heart of the Uptown business community. In a world where it is easy to grow distant and cynical, Roy kept as all connected – physically and emotionally connected. He made life cozy.
Please keep Roy and his family in your hearts and prayers in these difficult times..
nice! – its a good life.