Castrating one’s dog brings on a certain amount of guilt. Last night we picked him from our vet and he was definitely a sad story – he slept on my lap for several hours last night…

I finally succumbed and purchased a label maker from Target. I am labeling everything from files to kitchen items to husbands.

I.love.my.sisters (and their husbands).

Over the course of one weekend, the Young girls (and their husbands) ate cupcakes and coconut chicken and empanadas, drank coffee (obviously), shopped at scary thrift stores and outlet malls (girls), rode a ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier, smoked cigars, looked at old cars on Route 66 (boys), walked around our neighborhood, and just generally enjoyed each other’s company. I do love my sisters so much. If my dad had his way, we would all live together in a compound (shudder) but perhaps someday we will be able to see each other for the weekend without a major production. Click on the "flickr" link to see more of our pictures.

Telfer and Andrea’s doings of late:

1. Losing toenails (see previous post).
2. Doting on Henry.
3. Working waaayyy too hard on our patio. Routinely, I end up crying because I am so hungry and Telfer is reluctant to take breaks.
4. Getting ready for sisters weekend starting tomorrow…Alyssa and Nate are coming from Prineville and Elizabeth and Eric are coming from Belmont (near SF).
5. Visiting Nana and Papa in Long Beach (prayer for Papa’s adjustment to a new care facility is welcome).

Why I am posting about the state of my toenails? Eleanor (blame it on the sister-in-law) asked me to put up the pictures, so here you go. Sorry for grossing everyone out!