12/28/05


Today I have a special guest speaker, George Nuesca. A friend of Marks since 1984!! He's visiting us today from Sacramento, CA. Here are the 10 things George is thankful for today...

1. Day dreaming
2. The Fitzpatrick's hospitality
3. Wonderful view at Newport Landing Restaurant, looking out into the city (Irvine, Huntington, OC, etc.) and pier
4. Our first waitress, who was nice, at Newport Landing,
5. Very "little" traffic from Marina Del Rey to Huntington Beach
6. Baby Ben Fitzpatrick's smile and entertainment
7. Good music on the road and during lunch
8. Good shrimp and angel hair pasta entree (I especially enjoyed the sauce)
9. My first ever blog (or participation there in)
10. Silent nights

Thank you George! Here's what I'm thankful for today...

1. time with Carrie, Gavin and Ezekiel at the mall.
2. finding an incredible parking spot right in front.
3. George visiting us today.
4. Newport Beach in the off season when there aren't so many people all over the place.
5. TV being a novelty to Ben.
6. the yummy fried zucchini I had tonight at Newport Landing.
7. Ben giving kisses to Gavin today, and vise versa.
8. the sweet Christmas card from Darren and Pam and the very sweet birthday card from them to Ben as well.
9. Ben's really cute new sweatsuit from Nana and Papa Dan.
10. Ben's curiosity and fun demeanor.

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