Had dinner. Nobody is dead.

That's the spirit. (I'd have eaten it anyway as well so long as there wasn't any odor or flavor. Not that those are bulletproof, just I know myself.) Not that I'd recommend plasticizing all of your food but one dish will likely not change much in the grand scheme of what we've ingested.

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Hi! ND and I are in Florida in my dad's gorgeous new house just outside Fort Lauderdale. It's been so nice spending time with him (despite the fact we have to fight him or he will pay for everything, including coffee). Today we drove down to Key Largo and went out on a glass bottom boat to Molasses Reef. This made me want to go diving like whoa. I have promised myself that the next time we visit, I will bring my scuba gear and take a day to see the reef up close and personal.

I've also had several delicious seafood meals...nom nom nom...and am loving the beautiful weather. Tomorrow I will get to hang out with Laura and her DH, which tops off a great trip with Buffista frosting. Or something.

I've barely been online since we got here, which has actually been a nice change. I do need to write five college recommendations before Tuesday, so I may start to tackle that tomorrow. I know ND has some work to do too.

So I'm behind, but hi! Hope everyone is having a nice week and is looking forward to the weekend.

For those interested in seeing the family portrait commission DW got for me: [link] Still love it so much!

Best. Thing. Evar.

Oh! I just went back and found it--so amazing!!!

family portrait commission DW got for me

I completely understand GC's emotional response, because awesome gift. The artist did have great subject matter too.

Hi Pix! We are looking forward to seeing you tonight. There will be tasty tropical menu items to enjoy as well. I'm sure your dad has loved having you both here to pamper.

I have done absolutely nothing this morning! Except consume a whole 12 cup pot of coffee and fed the animals. My lazy breakfast was graham crackers with peanut butter and clementines. Really hit the spot.

Laura, it looks like it will just be ND and me—Dad sheepishly admitted he wants to watch a UConn women's basketball game at home. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience!

DH will more than understand. UConn women are doing great again this year. Since your dad lives here now we will plan to get together another time. Tell him maybe we can join him at his place when they are in the Finals this year.

GC, I don't know if I said it earlier, but that portrait is gorgeous. Your DW did good.

We went out last night for an amazing meal. It was our annual we survived the holidays/ first dateiversary (8 years!) night out. They even had sticky toffee pudding for dessert, which made us both want to be back in the UK.

The portrait is just great, GC. Way to go, DW!

Eight years is a milestone, sj. And memories together, also priceless.