Damien had his first and second soccer games this week. I was super nervous because his first game was on a Monday night, at a soccer field he’s never been to before, on the first day back to school following spring break…Recipe for disaster! But Damien likes to surprise me and he was PERFECT. He was very motivated and even when he wasn’t playing, he cheered on his team from the side. I was very proud of him. Unfortunately though he is still really disinterested in participating in soccer practice. He refused to practice on Wed, but was on his game when it came time for his second game today. Damien’s skill on the team is that he’s good at kicking the ball away from the other team or blocking them from scoring. I just wish he’d cooperate during practice!





This Friday was our 11-year wedding anniversary. We wanted to do something special so we went out for dinner at the Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Virginia Beach. I’ve been hearing great things over the years about their delicious steaks so this seemed like a great excuse to try it out. It’s a la carte and the portions are “family-style” for sharing. Scott had the bone-in filet and I had the petite filet and we shared lobster mac & cheese, bbq shrimp, grilled asparagus, and white chocolate bread pudding. Everything was so good and that lobster mac & cheese was the best dish–YUM!

Katrina likes to lay on my lap from time to time, but she’s been EXCEPTIONALLY cuddly since we’ve been back from our DC trip. She loves me <3