Daily Routines

Marc and I have *tried* to create a daily routine of sorts while we've been here in Annapolis - waking up in disarray and not having a 'plan' in place just makes you want to roll over and go back to sleep....so, as I said, we've been working on this daily routine.

I normally jump up in the morning with the dogs (you all know how much I love mornings...right...) and take them for a walk...then shower up and head to either the dining room table or Dad Magnone's office for quiet and work time. Marc has been sleeping in a little bit (astonishingly) and then will get up - head to computer - check facebook, emails, blog, etc. - and then wander around aimlessly the rest of the day looking for things to do. For those of you who know Marc, you know that he doesn't do well without specific structure, goals and objectives during his days...we gotta get him a new job! =) He has done a great job taking care of the dogs while I'm making calls and shooting emails - they are SO FUNNY to watch and hang out with on a daily basis. Constant entertainment and NEVER a dull moment...

We have managed to get out of the house for some great dinners and visiting with Dad Magnone and Randy, who lives in Baltimore. Have enjoyed running around this town and getting to know it a little better as well... Right out the door of Dad Magnone's place is a long street full of shops and restaurants, great for walking, that leads right down to the pier and marina in Annapolis. We've been meeting lots of people - my hairdresser (Kate) is along the way so we always say hello and we've become friendly with the girls at Starbucks as well. Of course any time we have Maddie and Dexter with us, we can't walk 10 steps without stopping to talk with someone...they are always a topic of conversation.

Anyway, we're adjusting well and are definitely enjoying our stay in Annapolis. We'll probably head down to Florida sometime next week for our next stop on the U.S. Road Trip of our Lifetime - looking forward to seeing Mom Magnone and crew!

Here are some pics from our days here in Annapolis - enjoy!

Playing...

Walking...

Sleeping...

Job Searching and Facebooking (wow - can't believe that's a verb now!)

Maddie's 'Leave Me Alone' Sleeping Spot...

Dexter's 'Mom, I promise you'll be more productive if I'm in your lap' begging position...

Hanging with Randy at our new local favorite - Fado's...

This is Dex and his bigger buddy, Klause - a Bull Terrier aka Spuds McKenzie dog!

Dad and the pups resting after a long day of play and walks...love it!

Cute little Maddie curled up under her paw - she loves to sleep like that!

And Dexter...somehow managing to fall asleep on his back in a reclining chair...dangerous but comfy for our little Jack, I guess...

Our spoiled rotten JACKS - more updates to come!