We headed down to 5 Napkin for some beer, burgers and a boatload of catching up!
Shenanigans!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Matthew Arrives
Last week my favorite cousin Matthew arrived from Australia. He is spending the next few weeks in New York to celebrate his 30th, so we had some quality time before the rest of his entourage arrived.
We headed down to 5 Napkin for some beer, burgers and a boatload of catching up!
Shenanigans!
We headed down to 5 Napkin for some beer, burgers and a boatload of catching up!
Shenanigans!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Train On!
After lunch we made our way to the outlets for some bargain shopping.
We made our way back to the house to prepare dinner, a task in itself.
Hmm what does one cook for a group who’s food allergies include no dairy, no shellfish, meat but no chicken, preferable no eggs, no carbs, and limited herbs and spices?
Luckily Elise and I had the sense to prepare a selection buffet of baked and grilled veggies.
It was then up to Ruth and Lorin to clean up.............
We made our way back to the house to prepare dinner, a task in itself.
Hmm what does one cook for a group who’s food allergies include no dairy, no shellfish, meat but no chicken, preferable no eggs, no carbs, and limited herbs and spices?
Luckily Elise and I had the sense to prepare a selection buffet of baked and grilled veggies.
It was then up to Ruth and Lorin to clean up.............
..........whilst Elise and I relaxed.
Girls Weekend
Bright an early on Saturday morning, Elise, Lorin Ruth and I headed out for a girls weekend at Elise's Summer House on the Long Island Sound.
We enjoyed some local italian fiesta at Lenny’s, yum!
Yes Ruth you have to eat all of it!
We enjoyed some local italian fiesta at Lenny’s, yum!
Yes Ruth you have to eat all of it!
It's Legit!
Late last week we received some exciting news, my request for permanent residency has been granted!
Prior to this, my visa had been conditional and only valid for 2 years since we applied for it back in Oz. Last September we began the process all over again, with many months of completing paperwork, going for biometric testing, and waiting with bated breath.
Thankfully we can finally breathe a sigh of relief!
My package from the Department of Homeland Security included my new green card (oddly not actually green ) and the words we have been waiting to hear "exempt from immigration control "- hurray!
A big shout out to those who helped and supported us during this process.
Prior to this, my visa had been conditional and only valid for 2 years since we applied for it back in Oz. Last September we began the process all over again, with many months of completing paperwork, going for biometric testing, and waiting with bated breath.
Thankfully we can finally breathe a sigh of relief!
My package from the Department of Homeland Security included my new green card (oddly not actually green ) and the words we have been waiting to hear "exempt from immigration control "- hurray!
A big shout out to those who helped and supported us during this process.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Harley Grace Bollinger
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Harley Grace Bollinger. She is the first baby girl for David's cousin, Alison and her husband Blake. She arrived at 2:10 am on Friday the 25th of February, weighting in at 6lbs 13oz.
Most of you know of Tutu, David's grandmother travelled all the way down to Australia for our wedding, and is due to turn 93 this year. This officially makes Tutu a great-grandmother!
Congratulations to Alison and Blake, we could not be more thrilled for you both!
Most of you know of Tutu, David's grandmother travelled all the way down to Australia for our wedding, and is due to turn 93 this year. This officially makes Tutu a great-grandmother!
Congratulations to Alison and Blake, we could not be more thrilled for you both!
Bio luminescent Bay
One of the key attractions in PR is the presence of Bio luminescent Bays. These are bays where the water literally glows as a result of the micro-organisms that emit a flash of bluish light when agitated. There are 5 bio luminescent bays in the world, and PR hosts 3 of them.
Visiting the bays is possible at night and by kayaking only, in order to preserve the eco-system. We kayaked for about 45mins thru red mangrove trees before reaching the bay, but not before rocking some serious life jackets!
Interestingly, the eastern side of the bay is located in the southern most tip of the Bermuda Triangle, so we have lived to tell the tale!
The experience was truly magical!
Visiting the bays is possible at night and by kayaking only, in order to preserve the eco-system. We kayaked for about 45mins thru red mangrove trees before reaching the bay, but not before rocking some serious life jackets!
Interestingly, the eastern side of the bay is located in the southern most tip of the Bermuda Triangle, so we have lived to tell the tale!
The experience was truly magical!
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