Going Green

In true Irish spirit, we were a little more than excited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. I mean, I really do enjoy any opportunity to get in touch with the roots of my ancestors, and when the occasion enables me to wear obnoxious amounts of my favorite color (besides pink), it's a win-win situation. Cody and I started the day with a breakfast fit for a leprechaun, featuring green scrambled eggs. While they may not have been the most appealing in looks, they sure did taste excellent...or should I say "egg"-cellent. :)

After searching high and low for something festive to decorate Rio with, I finally decided to dress myself and we joined our friends Chris and Samantha for some fun festivities. We went to Ump 88, a local bar that is owned by a MLB National League umpire. I always love to go there because of the baseball memorabilia all over the walls, and can't wait to take Dad there on his next visit. Cody enjoyed the traditional green beer, I ate way too much and we watched the NCAA tournament. I, however, am boycotting it at this point due to the fact that Missouri's unexpected loss pretty much devastated my bracket. I don't lose very well. The weather was beautiful, despite being a bit too windy for my tastes, but we had a blast hanging out with some wonderful friends.

 Before green beer...

 ...and after green beer!

 My sweet friend, Samantha, and me

James and Zetdi

 Sam and Chris

Sam keeping her champagne chilled with a little Alion action. Cody was proud of her marketing skills. 

We'll be back soon--Cody's birthday is rapidly approaching!