Sunday, February 19, 2012

41 degrees in February

The twin cities are under a warm spell. It's been great for commuting, walking Penny, and generally avoiding freezing misery. It hasn't been good for winter sports, or winter carnivale in downtown St. Paul. I have heard many a groan that Michigan has received more snow than here. 

So what has been going on in the world of Stephanie and Ryan? Well recently, thanks to a work trip for Ryan, we were able to visit my friend Jessica in New Orleans. Picture above, from left to right are Jessica's cousin, Ryan, and my friend Jessica. This is actually in St. Bernard parish where she works in a charter school. It was great to see outside of the city. We even got to see the ninth ward where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are building crazy beautiful houses where there was so much destruction and death. 

Jessica seems to love it down there but I could never live in that area. There is too much to rebuild. While they sure know how to have fun down there, there is a certain lifestyle you have to get used to, and MSP has spoiled us horribly. I can't wait until it's really spring/summer here. Walking around the city is the best part of living here. 

Our little Penny is doing well. She has grown incredibly more comfortable around us, and is now "more like a dog" as Ryan says. I can't help thinking that she would do really great in a fenced in yard where she could chase the squirrels she's obsessed with. But the park behind us serves us very well. Speaking of which, she is sitting by the door so I think I will take her out. 

Until next time. 

Keep calm, and carry on. 

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