Gammas on the Green

Melissa has been asking me to participate in the Duke Delta Gamma fundraiser Gammas on the Green for 3 years. So this year, her last at Duke, we played and I hope we can make it an annual event for me and the girls (that includes you Colleen). We had so much fun! Who knew that Melissa was a budding golfer?! Okay, I'm not sure if she really liked the golf, or just driving the golf cart. But she looks pretty intent over this putt.

We began with a delicious dinner at Rue Cler in Durham the night before. Em flew in from Boston late Friday to join in the event. Saturday dawned early, cool and partly cloudy, perfect golf weather. We met Mel and her sorority sister Marilie for b-fast, a quick warmup, and we teed off in our matching attire. We didn't win any prizes, but we certainly were the best looking team there.

After golf Em and I relaxed and recharged poolside with a champagne cocktail at our favorite spot The Umstead Hotel and shared a delicious dinner and conversation. It was a quick visit, but worth every second. Now that we have gotten Mel on the course, I am glad to be able to share my favorite sport with the entire family. Hope we can get some rounds in this summer on MVY.

Easter

Our shared family trips and meetings in Durham are gradually coming to an end as time spirals towards May, graduation, and our imminent move to Minnesota. We spent the third year in a row celebrating Easter in Durham. We had particularly fine weather, the flora was in all its glory including the explosion of pollen. Everywhere and everything was covered with a fine coat of greenish yellow. Waves of pollen dust were even visible floating through the air. We cheered as the Blue Devils advanced to the championship, we sampled some tasty new restaurants and it wouldn't be Easter without poppyseed and Josh Early candy.

Cousins, minus Cullen:(

We enjoyed meeting Melissa's friend, Eric, who was brave enough to have dinner with the family one night.

Eric and Melissa

We missed Cullen, JoAnn, and Pete. Looking forward to the graduation extravaganza!