Wacky Wacky Weekend is all I can say!
Thursday afternoon we took a trip down memory lane, when Jessica Behrer Dixon and her mom, Cindy, who has been close friends with my mom since Marc, Jessica and I since we were toddlers, stopped by for a seriously delicious lunch that Cindy picked up from Cafe Europa in West Islip. (I am giving kudos to this restaurant, because it is FANTASTIC!) We were telling stories from when we were kids, looking at photos and having a great time, especially with Jessica's new baby, Grace, who is ADORABLE!
Earlier that morning, we were asked to come into the city for a routine pain management control appointment at Sloan on 67th and York, which was perfect since Jessica lives on York, we were able to grab a ride in after lunch... poor little Grace was not a happy camper and cried for half the ride... (i think it was because she knew mom and i were going to be leaving her after our drive) :-)
Once we got to Sloan, the appointment was smooth sailing... practically zero waiting time, which is always nice!! however, unbenounced to us, the pain management appointments are at least 24hrs long, so they can monitor the patient and their pain level... Soooo... needless to say, Mom and I were quite surprised to learn that we would be enjoying our Valentine's evening together in Chateau de Sloan... :-) But have no fear all you Pat Griffin Groupies... mom is just fine and we now can check pain management off our list of things to do!
Friday morning, Marc arrived from San Fran and enjoyed a lovely day with us at Sloan before we headed home for the weekend...
On Saturday morning and afternoon, Jenny, Julia and Liam drove up and Sheila took the train out from NYC to enjoy a delicious dinner that Regis, Tyson and Chris Drake whipped up for us and we all had ourselves a little party!! It was alot of fun! We enjoyed many games of Sorry, Go Fish, and Memory as well as great conversation and cheesecake!!
Sunday afternoon Aunt Mary and Aunt Sheila (my mom's sisters) and Cathy McGowan Yoskowitz (our cousin) swung by for an afternoon visit. Wow oh Wow was that fun. We literally laughed all day and enjoyed a yummy lunch and chocolate cake for dessert, which you can tell by the photos, Liam LOVED IT! Mom and her sisters were in giggles and looked at some old photos... and I even got to gush again about my europe trip and share some photos of our long lost relatives in Ireland and canyoning in Switzerland.
Today, well, today we enjoyed doing absolutely nothing!! and with the rain today, it was even more inviting to stay inside!
It was lovely!!
This week, should be pretty pleasant. Mom and Aunt Regis are having a day out on the town tomorrow and then i on Thursday, we are going to enjoy a lovely massage before heading to Chemo on Friday.
As for this weekend, Billy and Amy are coming to visit... fresh from their ski week in France, i can't wait to hear all about it!
Til next week...
Rachel
Looks like you had a full weekend! All my love to you guys!
ReplyDeleteWish I could have been there. I know my mom had a great time seeing you all.
ReplyDeleteSending my love to Pat and everyone.
Tom
Boy, all you Murphys and Griffins look fabulous.You especially ,Pat. Can't wait to see you all for St. Paddy's Day.Kep having a ball and enjoy Amy and Bill this weekend. Love, Cathy W
ReplyDeleteHello Griffins!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am officially a Pat Griffin Groupie! Thanks for the updates...(keeps me from hounding Rachel). You are all in my thoughts and prayers...Loved seeing the delightful pictures of your family time together. You all look GREAT! Wish I could make it for St. Paddy's Day. Can't WAIT for those pix. Hope there are some good incriminating ones!Have a BLAST!
MUCH LOVE and BLESSINGS,
Marianne
(of the West Coast YA-YAS)
It was wonderful seeing you all. I am so proud of my baby sister!! Thank you all for the lovely afternoon. Our visit to Margaret and Tom went well. It was a great family weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove to you all,
Mary
Greetings from the O'Donoghue Family in Cork,great to see spirits are high in the Murphy/ Griffin household our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patricia keep those Irish eyes smiling.
ReplyDeleteLove From,
John, Anne, Eoghan, and Aideen.
Hello from Ohio! Looks like you guys are having a good time. Pat, you look great...keep smiling :)
ReplyDeleteDear Patricia and all the family. Just to let you know Pat, that we are all thinking of you and so happy to hear that you are doing so well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and love to you all.
John, Ann (lyons) and all the family