Pirate Mini Golf

A few weeks ago we went to Pirates Mini Golf in Narrabeen, about 30 minutes up the coast. There were two courses, caves and a pirate ship. Of course, Mitch wanted to go on the ship. About half way through he was visibly disappointed, I think he thought we would be going out on a real pirate ship. Given his expectations, I can understand his disappointment when he boarded the S.S. DryRot pictured below.


But, even though it wasn't a real pirate ship, we had a lot of fun and I think it was the perfect age for Mitch to give it a go.

Max Brenners

Don and I celebrated our ten year anniversary a few weeks ago. It sort of snuck up on us. I know, I know, we only had ten years to plan, right? We had talked about going out, but then all of a sudden the day was upon us, and we didn't have a sitter. So instead of a big romantic night out, the three of us went to dinner, and visited Max Brenner for dessert. We're good friends with Max. Although we don't get together often, when we do it's like we were never apart. Mitch ordered the ice cream dipper and Don and I shared the fondue. Absolutely sinful!

Who can resist 100s and 1000s (aka nonpareils)??

The anticipation....

Fondue - milk chocolate and dark chocolate

Music Man

Mitch has been wanting to play an instrument for over a year. He's changed his mind every few weeks from trumpet to trombone, to drums to violin, but most recently he decided that he definitely wants to play guitar. Specifically a red electric guitar that has a big amp.

We're hoping the apple doesn't fall far from the musical tree. Don's father played trumpet in the USMC band, his mother sang in numerous choirs, his sister is an accomplished keyboardist, singer and songwriter, his brother played trombone in the Purdue marching band and Don played French Horn. Me - I can operate a six disc CD player.

A few days ago Mitch started a list for Santa, and a guitar was at the top of the list, along with a book so that he can learn to read music. Rather than making Mitch wait until Christmas we decided to jump on his latest burst of inspiration and gift him with a simple guitar and some lessons. Tonight we bought him a 1/2 size acoustic guitar. His first lesson is tomorrow - he's very excited!