This past week we were fortunate to spend some great quality time with some friends of ours. We haven't seen them together for a couple years. It was so rejuvinating being surrounded by in depth conversation. Annikan really took a liking to Ryan. He even was trying to say his name. I know what he is saying only because he would repeat it when I would say Ryan. Mattie was in love with Ryan and Nathalie both. It was good to hear some tips on how they trained Cloony. We were wishing Ryan would stay longer to train Mattie for us! This past weekend we got together with a mutual friend Nelson for dinner on Saturday. We had grandpa watch Annikan and Chris and I went out with them for the evening. It was the longest I have been away from Annikan. It was a great night, good food, good friends and great conversation! It really helped to put a few things into perspective. Thanks Ryan, Nathalie and Nelson for a wonderful evening and a renewed sense of reality.