M. Sullivan Photography Daphne, Family, Photos

Priceless

My little take on the popular Visa commercials…

  • Trip #1 to vet after dog gets into something, has allergic reaction, needs several lab tests, steroid shot and prednisone prescription – $361.78
  • Trip #2 to vet to pick up doxycycline antibiotic for positive Lymes disease test – $23.79
  • Trip #3 to vet the next week because allergic reaction returns, needs another steroid shot and prednisone prescription – $79.17
  • Trip #4 to vet because dog gets stung by insect, face swells, stops eating for three days, needs another steroid shot and prednisone prescription – $116.43
  • Seeing your daughter with her (now healthy) dog after being gone for several days…priceless.
Girl's Best Friend

 

*All of the above events happened within the past three weeks.  Fingers crossed that we are done with the vet until next year’s check up.

M. Sullivan Photography Cooking, Family

Date Night

The kids have been in the Twin Cities with their grandparents since Sunday evening.  They have had a couple of fun-filled days with trips to the movies, the Mall of America, amusement park rides and going out to eat.  Mike and I haven’t been quite as adventurous.  We have spent the past few days at work and one of our two full evenings alone, Mike was at board meeting for three hours.  We planned to have a date night last.  A night on the town – dinner, drinks, conversation.  After being gone all weekend and long days at work and in meetings, we decided to have our date night at home.  We never get quiet evenings without the kids.  Dinners are usually rushed and the meal is not always as appreciated by the kids.  We decided to open a bottle of wine, cook some good food and enjoy the music of our choosing.  Best of all, we were able to enjoy the evening in comfy clothes and it was much less expensive than going out.  We made the right choice.  Here’s what was on the menu.

Appetizer

French Bread w/Homemade Basil Pesto, Mozzarella & Tomato

 

Salad

Spring Greens, Pear, Candied Pecans & Poppyseed Dressing

 

Entrée

Risotto w/Italian Sausage, Spinach & Peppers

 

We were both so stuffed that I’m glad we didn’t bother making a special dessert.  We did raid the fridge at around 9pm and Mike found a piece of cheesecake that we brought home from Easter dinner and I nibbled on a sugar cookie bunny with white chocolate icing.  A nice way to end a great evening!

M. Sullivan Photography Family

Sharing

I think Sophia took my lecture about “sharing” too seriously.

100.1 F

 

Now I have a fever…and a cough, head congestion, stuffy nose and sneezing.  I guess should clarify “sharing” next time. I’m glad she’s feeling better though.