Nestle group returns to NJ

During the first week in August the Nestle group from Toronto descended up Mahwah and Kinnelon once again. We had so much fun when they visited three years ago, we just had to do a repeat.

The festivities included dinner in Mahwah on Friday, followed by Outlets shopping, beach time and dinner in Kinnelon on Saturday, followed by a group going into NYC while another walked Liberty State Park  enjoying NYC from across the Hudson (which I blogged about before), then dinner at the Liberty House Restaurant on Sunday.  An excellent time was had by all. Catch phrase of the weekend: "junk in my trunk".


And here's the gang:

Dave, Liz, Craig, Linda, Mac, Nancy, Don, Cathy, Cathy & Chris
on Smoke Rise beach

Craig, Don, Nancy, Cathy, Linda, Chris, Cathy, Liz, Dave & Mac 

There's talk of taking this reunion out to Vegas next time. What happens in Vegas ...

Happy Birthday Dad!

Today is my Dad's 86th birthday. I hope he has had a great day. We were talking on the phone today about how the years don't seem to match how you feel. Doctors have told my Dad that he's at least 10 years younger than his actual age - and if you knew him you'd agree! 

Dad, you are everything a daughter could want in a father - there's nothing I wish I could have had or that I wish you'd done or said that you haven't already done or already said. I am very lucky to be your daughter. I mean that. And I know Don also feels honored and lucky to be your son-in-law. We mean that for both you and Mom - you are great, generous, loving parents and a great example of how to be a married couple. 


Here are a few shots of my Dad:

Kayaking with Don last summer

With his honey, my Mom, on Smoke Rise beach

1944 in front of his plane in the Canadian Air Force (age 20)

We love you, Dad! Thank you for everything!  Have a very Happy Birthday ... and many more!

Another funny card

One more card.  I also got a chuckle out of this one from Marian.


Sorry kids!