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Posted by Dave

Last night, Rachel and I went to Las Velas for a Burgh Mom meetup.  We finally got to meet, in real life, some of the people we talk with and follow online via Twitter and blogging.  We had a great time, and loved the food.  If you have a chance to eat at Las Velas, in Market Square, downtown Pittsburgh, please go – the food was great.  Thanks to everyone for coming out!

Today, we went clothes shopping for the whole family…well, not Zach.  He already has enough clothes for right now.  But, we got Abby some wonderful new outfits, some great shirts for Rachel, and a few shirts for me, too.  It was a shopping success, and we all had a great time.  It’s great to do things as a family when everyone is in a great mood and having fun!  We went to Steak & Shake for lunch and enjoyed some good food.

Once home, Abby got into bed for a nap, with a promise from Mommy that she could watch Cinderella when she got up.  We don’t have that movie, so I ran to the local Family Video to rent it.  Unfortunately, we got about 25 minutes into it, and it wouldn’t play anymore, even with various tricks that usually help.  We tried on three different DVD players (which includes a computer) and it just wouldn’t work.  Looks like someone tried to buff it with a t-shirt, as it had swirl marks all over.  Abby shifted gears really well, and opted for Peter Pan instead.  While she was watching, I made some Loaded Potato Soup, which turned out to be excellent.

And tomorrow, my brother and his wife & kids and my parents are coming over to enjoy the Steelers game and let the kids play.  We’ll probably be enjoying some chili and potato soup as well as various snacks.  What a great weekend in October!

Abby enjoying a top

Rachel & Zach