Happy Birthday to meeeee.....

But first, thanks for the advice about Las Vegas. We did have lots of fun with my parents, taking pictures of the kitschy architecture, and we loved the two shows we went to (KA and Love, both by Cirque du Soleil). We even visited the  Grand Canyon, which was truly breathtaking.



We came back home to face a punctured tire, followed by a lost hubcap and two broken valves while installing new hubcaps, leading to replacement of all tire valves. Considering the unexpected expenses, I'm extremely glad we didn't waste any money gambling in Las Vegas.

Another problem was that the pooch went on a hunger strike as soon as we left according to my poor neighbor, who tried very hard to feed him and keep him happy. I feel really guilty, knowing how worried she was, because even if I warned her that the pooch is picky and stubborn, no one expected him to stop eating altogether. My neighbor is a very kind lady and she even cooked some chicken for him, but he would only eat it if she put it in his mouth. Can you believe that? Of course, I finished knitting the doggy sweater for her, and I hope to have an opportunity to take a picture of it later on.Meanwhile, I've been working on the spouse's socks:



But today I'm going to the beach with my parents and we'll all have dinner in a vietnamese restaurant. They'll be staying with us through Christmas and past Epiphany (does anyone celebrate that here in the US?), so I'll be quite busy. I'm very lucky to have low maintenance parents who are also willing to help out with house work. It makes me enjoy their stay even more. The best thing is my father's camera. That will improve the pictures in this blog for a while, though I won't be posting very often.

I should take the opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it, since I probably won't be posting tomorrow.