WINTER BLUES

OK people, I now throw in the towel. I give up. Will this wild weather ever end???? I think that we the Putney's have survived the brunt of the winter storm. About 99.9% of the snow has melted and we are now in the midst of a rain/wind storm. At this moment it is raining like you wouldn't believe and the winds are blowing 23 mph and it is 49 degrees outside. Thank goodness for such wonderful friends and neighbors who will take your kid into their house after school. They love coming here too. It kind of breaks up the monotony of staying indoors at your own home everyday. Mimi at this moment is at Blake's house along with Halliwell.

"I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!!"

That's what Mimi says. Actually this is a very small hill on our what used to be front lawn. Blake, Mimi and Zoe has dubbed this hill Mt. Everest.

On the way home, we were very lucky. We were waiting to make a left turn at a T intersection. Our light was red and we were facing north. A truck was going from east to west made a right turn and he must have going at normal speed but in this weather one needs to drive at snail pace because of the ice on the road. As he turned, he nearly ran into us headon. He put his brakes on but he started to slide. Talk about your life flashing before your eyes! We came about a foot away from each other. The gods must be watching over us thank goodness.

SPIDER ROLL SUSHI

Absolutely very scrumptious!!!!! I had this along with hibachi steak, Mimi ate the hibachi steak on the kid menu along with mom's soup, maguro sashimi, California roll and a piece of the Spider roll. Man how that girl can chow down is beyond me! Dad had filet mignon The food was excellent. This place is definitely a new favorite hangout for us.

Mimi remembers the time when we were down in California and had gone out to a sushi dinner with Samantha and her family. Out of the blue Mimi said "It's too bad Samantha can't be here for my birthday. She lives too far away." Gawd what a memory that child has!

KAMPAI.....

Salute to the birthday girl!!!

RING OF FIRE.....

BOY MAGNET

Mimi has always been a magnet for boys ages from 0-100 years old. Tonight was no exception. While sitting in the waiting area at Mizu, Mimi met a two year old by the name of Vincent. It was love at first sight for both of them especially Vincent.

MIZU

We must be crazy or something. It started snowing again not long after grandma and grandpa had left for home. Then Blake came over for a little while. Around 4:00 p.m. was when it started to snow again. Of course both Mimi and Blake are thrilled about it. Greg and I had already decided that we would try out the new Mizu restaurant as a birthday dinner for Mimi and myself. So we braved the weather.