St. Patrick's Day Parade and Visit to Canandaigua

We attended the annual Syracuse St. Patty's Parade in support of my Dad (Pops) in his mission to expose Excellus for their disservices to providers and health care recipients in our community. To learn more about this issue you can go to Choices West. Please sign the petition so we can stop mistreatment by health insurance companies. Anyway, Pops was a part of the teamster float (they are standing behind his efforts to provide health care). This year's purpose was to support health care for all Americans—what a great idea! Then Sunday we spent a nice day with Nonna by driving to Canandaigua to see Andrew. We ate at Simply Crepes, the restaurant where Andrew is working as chef. The food was excellent! While Andrew finished working we strolled down to the lake and on our way back met Andrew and Alex at the NY Wine and Culinary Center. This place blew my mind—they support all NYS foods and wine—they had a beautiful wine tasting room, a restaurant, and best of all 2 huge cooking classrooms. I cannot wait to go back and take a class.

Hanging in the Bijorn at the parade.

Pops and some of his staff.

Her 1st time in a big kid high chair at Simply Crepes.

Andrew hard at work.

Has It Been That Long Already?

Sophia has turned six months! I say this with my jaw dropping as I cannot believe my little pip squeak is that old. Her recent accomplishments include sitting for long periods before falling. Drinking soy milk, trying eggs, chickens, and every fruit and veggie you can think of. We did have to lay off giving her eggs do to a mild allergic reaction, we can try again next month—bummer, since she really enjoyed them. She eats ravenously... like she is a bottomless pit—and best of all it all goes to her big toe! Her 2 bottom front teeth are halfway up, and her 2 top front have broken the surface. Teething has been a real adventure for Sage and I! We've completed her transition to her own room, and she sleeps for up to 6 hours without stirring—although each night brings another interesting performance.