Big Don Bigato*

Doug's brother Don came to visit us this past weekend and we had such a great time! He arrived Friday night and we had a yummy chicken curry dish with cashews and cilantro over rice. The next morning I went to a friend's house to help sell some stuff at their garage sale - the boys took care of Merritt. Then we had a late breakfast - scrambled egg and chorizo burritos. Delicious! (Doug always makes great food when it's just us, but he always amps it up when we have visitors.) Afterwards, I somehow convinced the guys to come with me to the mall so I could buy some new linens (we just bought a new bed). Their reward for surviving this endeavor was lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen. We sat outside while the baby slept in her stroller. Doug and Don later drove to Garner to go go-carting (is that the right way to say it?). Again, they had a ball, and are working on how to get the rest of our family out there in July. Meanwhile, I went next door with Merritt to our neighbor's 2nd birthday party. Doug and Don made a long drive back here to grill hamburgers and have a nice dinner outside on the deck. Afterwards, they went to see the new X-Men movie. After the baby went down, I collapsed on the couch and watched a chick flick - it felt like pure luxury!


After church, lunch and a nap on Sunday, we only had time to run to Locopop's in downtown Durham before Don's plane left. I'd heard of it many times, but this was my first visit. They sell delicious popsicles like cherry hibiscus, mojito, mexican chocolate, blueberry thyme and cookies and cream. If you're ever in Durham, I definitely recommend it!


Here are some photos:

Uncle Don with Miss M (and yes, we are aware of the resemblance):

Reading the Sunday Paper:



Being sweet:

A lovely Sunday outing:

Their motto is "Think Global. Act Loco". We complied.



*Doug's nickname for his brother. Must be declared with great volume and enthusiam when used.