MVP

Last weekend was a busy one and not without significance. After Saturday's lunch at Sapori D'iscia, the fam headed to LaGuardia Landing Lights Park for an easy game of.... say it softly now so as not to excite the canines.... frisbee.

Try as she might, AJ just barely caught 2 throws in her mouth - both very tame tosses at that. There were no might leaps or great runs and she did wipe out at least once. Caroline had a great time watching her play (& AJ had a fantastic time regardless of her reception stats) and we packed it up after about 1/2 hour of throwing. The significance of this, however, emerged as the day went on - when AJ was barely able to make it down the stairs for her evening walk. It got even worse on the days that followed, where coaxing her up and down the stairs and even down the block was a major effort. Poor dog. We are certain this will be her last season on the famed Landing Lights field before she's forced into retirement by the team's resident physician. Therefore, we are looking at dates now for her retirement celebration and MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) Award Ceremony.

On Sunday, we were treated to a BBQ out in Lake Grove at Chez Swensson. Juicy burgers, yummy kabobs and a modest amount of fruit were consumed along with some fresh corn on the cob. Caroline skipped the burgers and devoured the corn. She also had a fun time playing baseball with the DiBiases.