Dad's Birthday

I got home this evening, after visiting Dad and Adele for a week in Florida, for his 98th birthday. He's doing amazingly well for his age. I enjoyed the trip, and seeing them, and their friends at the regular weekend bagels and coffee at the BallenIsles club. I went for a few evening walks, and really enjoyed the BallenIsles landscaping. Dad had a few close friends at his birthday party, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I missed my sweet pooch while I was gone, and when I got back, it was clear that she missed me a lot, too.

Impromptu Picnic

We had a tasty takeout quesadilla dinner on the grass by the river. Very pleasant in the shade of the trees, with a light breeze blowing. Couldn't think of anyplace else to go, on this 95° afternoon, where we wouldn't have to leave Mandy at home in the air-conditioned house. Jennefer is testing the folding lawn chair she gave me for my birthday last year. It's got some cool compartments - one in back to refrigerate a decent amount of picnic supplies, and even a cup holder built into the arm. Cool.