Having Fun

Since I got here on Monday afternoon I’ve been having a good time in San Diego with my family.   I’m missing Norm quite a bit, but we’ve talked every day.   I know he’s missing me too.

Yesterday we celebrated my mother’s birthday and America’s independence.   First we had a little party for mom at her favorite place, Summers Past Farms, with a handful of her friends and family.   Later we went to my brother’s house for barbecue ribs and chicken.   It was good!   Mom and I were rather worn out from the day’s activities so we went home and my grandmother came over for a short visit.   She’ll be 87 this year.   My dad went with the rest of the gang to watch fireworks at Lake Murray Park.   Mom and I stayed home and I watched a little TV.   It was a fun but long day and I was tired.

Today I’ve rested quite a bit and did a little shopping with my mother.   We just got home and I had a most delicious snack of Langer’s red grape juice and some Cheez-its.   I guess it’s like having wine and cheese without the alcohol.   I can’t stand alcohol — yuck.   But I do love good red grape juice and it’s impossible to find in Scottsdale, so I make sure my mother has some on hand when I come to visit.   Thanks Mom!

This evening I think we are having dinner with my brother and the Spice Girls.   I didn’t get to play with them much yesterday because they had a friend over and their friend occupied their time.   I guess I can’t blame them because when I was a kid I probably wanted to hang out with the kids too.   They had fun playing in the sprinklers late in the afternoon while my brother’s lawn was being watered.