Independence Day

We had a thick marine layer this morning and it was pretty cool. Marvin and I enjoyed the waffles and breakfast I cooked.

I worked in the garden a little and played with Lulu, the bell peppers are getting too heavy for the pot they are in and I don't know if they will make it. So fat there's about 6 peppers but not too big, we'll see.

I had a shower, then I fixed lunch, farfalle with marinara meat sauce for Marvin and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich for me. We also had sweet cherries for dessert.

In the afternoon I fixed brownies (Marvin said they smelled wonderful), and started working on dinner, herb crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes, and salad.

I took a nap and so did Marvin,by then the weather had warmed up and it was very sunshiny, I took Lulu for a little walk. Then we had dinner.

Marvin started getting very cold and had to be covered with a blanket. He had been having problems with some bleeding in his arm (from where he gets dialysis) and I had to change the bandages about 3-4 times because it got blood soaked, it was a little worrisome.

By this time the fireworks in the neighborhood started flashing and Lulu was freaking out a little. Marvin went to bed and I turned off the lights and sat on my reclining chair with Lulu and watched some of the neighbors fireworks behind our house. I have watched them from the Jacuzzi last year, but because of Lulu I decided just to stay with her. She was a good pup and didn't bark or freak just sat nicely on my lap and went to sleep.

Norbert called me in the afternoon as he was getting ready to go to the airport. It's been about 30 years since he was in Hungary. I think he was excited to go, he will stay in Hungary and visit his brothers in Budapest and go to his hometown etc. then on Ausgust 15th he will go to Paris to see his other sister, he wants to go to Lourdes, and also to the Riviera where her sister has a beach hours in Palavos. He will be back to the States on September 5.

I will miss him. He's been a big help since Marvin got sick, not only helping around the house when things needed to get done, but also listening to me and taking me out for lunch, etc. Just being a good friend.

I hope he has a wonderful time in his vacation!!! :)