Here we are in beautiful New York, where we had a delicious brunch at an outdoor cafe in Tribeca (mmmmm, spinach-artichoke quiche and tomato-arugula salad for me.) Following brunch, we did more back-to-school shopping. Will the back-to-school shopping ever end? Heh-heh-heh, stay tuned. Now we are cooling off in Ryan's new apartment, resting our weary feet. Soon we'll be off to see the law school campus.
Happy Saturday, everyone!
That goes back atcha! And your scarves are splendid, not that I expected otherwise.
Posted by: Lucia | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Happy Saturday to you too. :)
Posted by: Renee | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Wow! Law School! Terrific.
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 05:44 PM
nice to see mr jeffries in good hands
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Such a sweet family :^)
Posted by: marianne | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Screeeeeeeeeech! Wait. *Ryan's* new apartment?
Posted by: Kristen | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Mr. Jefferies looks like his dad
Posted by: Ryan | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Abigail looks sad to be leaving Mr. Jeffries. Will she be living in campus housing for convwenience sake? Ch-ch-ch-changes...{imagine melodic descant.)
Posted by: Kayten | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Happy Saturday, Norma! Glad to see all your babies together. :)
Posted by: DebbieB | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 09:50 PM
I know it's absolutely none of our business but "Ryan's new apartment"???? Poop - here I thought you were all set in that department...
Posted by: Leslie | Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Looks like a heavenly Saturday!
Posted by: margene | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 08:51 AM
So is Mr Jefferies staying in NY, or is he coming home with Grandma?
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Posted by: gayle | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 09:03 AM
So glad you are back! My daily routine has been out of whack since you took your break! No Norma with my coffee!
Posted by: michelle | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 09:48 AM
So if Ryan has a new apartment, that might mean that Abigail is living on campus.... which could mean that dear little Mr J would be homeless, sort of. Will he come back to the A Alpha Spa? Have a great rest-of-the-w/e!
Posted by: Beebs | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Norma, darling. Can I tell you just how delighted I am that you're back???? Well, I'm DELIGHTED that you're back!! Hugs and kisses.
Posted by: Cynthia | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Yay! I googled your blog with a bit of trepidation (I loathe disappointment). What a relief to find you and Mr. Jeffries Back from blogcation. Happy weekend to you!
Posted by: Beverly | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 01:16 PM
MrJ does look a bit like his daddy, doesn't he?
I hope everyone gets a bit of a rest today before the new week starts.
Posted by: Cookie | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Are you having fun in NY? Mr. J. looks pleased to see his mom and dad. Lots of good luck to Abigail. This must be an exciting time for her.
Posted by: Adelaide | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 02:22 PM
What !!! I thought you were taking a break ?
Posted by: Carolyn | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Oh, I bet it's just scorching in NYC! It's nice to see the family reunited! LXLX Take a bite of the Apple for me!
Posted by: sandy | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Welcome back! Nothing like a little restorative break! :-)
Posted by: Kym | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 04:42 PM
I have read your blog for months and am happy to see that your blogcation was short and sweet. Your daily posts provide a smile with my morning coffee. Thanks!
Posted by: Mplsmom | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 04:43 PM
How do you pack so much "cute" in one photo?
Posted by: Jean E. | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 06:18 PM
tis sunday pm have you been to bobbys flays yet
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Mr J is quite the traveling fellow. Enjoy your family.
Posted by: Judy | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Mr. Jeffries is TOO CUTE!
Posted by: Debshepknits | Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 07:56 PM
*Knew* you’d be back :)
Per your comment “and all the doctors say that I'm healthier than I've a right to be at my *ahem* age” -
Sort of reminds me of when my 45 year old, active and wealthy friend went to her doc to pursue further surgery on a previously broken collarbone that kept causing her grief and was told they wouldn’t/couldn’t help her and to either slow down and/or just get used to it since she was 1) old and 2) not a professional athlete.
Of course she axed that doc and got action via a second opinion.
I read through your fab “Food” section stopping at mid June ‘09 and found eggs, cheese, half and half, ice cream, bacon, sour cream, chicken sausages, goat’s cheese, grass-fed beef steak in your diet. I’m not a doc, but I don’t think your gorgeous greens will cut out wrong food choices ala The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and books by Dr. Roizen/Dr. Oz, etc.
Thanks Norma!
Posted by: travelita | Monday, August 17, 2009 at 01:58 AM
So how steamy was it in the Big Apple? Did Mr. J survive the plane ride?
Posted by: Geri | Monday, August 17, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Glad you're back! I really enjoy your blog and missed it these past few days!
Posted by: Carol Smith | Monday, August 17, 2009 at 08:16 AM