Opa!

"Automakers on Verge of Bankruptcy!", "Detroit Mayor to Serve Time in Prison!", "State May Take Over Detroit Finances!". These are an example of the kinds of headlines we have seen in our local newspapers and on our local news broadcasts. Kind of makes you want to run for the hills or go somewhere and hide out doesn't it? Well, the way I see it, these kind of headlines is what sells newspapers and improves ratings on newscasts. Recently, we saw a side of Detroit that does not make the headlines, but is buried somewhere in the middle of the paper in a tiny article.

Dear friends of ours who moved out of state came back to Michigan for a visit. We arranged to meet in Detroit for good times and good food. One of our favorite places to visit is Greektown. And one of our favorite places to eat at while visiting this historic neighborhood is the Pegasus restaurant. We always order saganaki so we can hear the waiter proclaim, "Opa!".

After stuffing ourselves with tasty Greek cuisine, we headed down the street to pick out a sweet treat for dessert.

We then boarded the PeopleMover and took it to the waterfront. Situated there is the Renaissance Center and a lovely riverwalk.

We were saying that we always wondered what it would be like to go to the top of the RenCen and look around the city. Well, you will never know unless you try it. So we did!

This was taken in the elevator on our way to the top. Our ears were actually popping! There is an upscale restaurant situated there, and they were kind enough to let our motley crew in for a round of soft drinks.

We were typical tourists with our cameras, taking pictures of the spectacular view. Unfortunately, the pictures did not turn out the greatest. :-( But this one is one of my favorites:

Sadly, we had to part ways with our friends and head home. As we wound our way out of the city, I could not help but think that despite the depressing headlines there are some gems to be found in the heart of Detroit. Sometimes you just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

Thanks for looking in!

THANK YOU CURLEY FAMILY!

Over the last few weeks, we have gotten these cute cards in the mail that are signed "Guess who?" and "Me again!".  In these cards were pictures of Ryan taken when he visited them at their grandparents cottage on Lake Huron and gift cards for a treat from Wendy's or Panera Bread.  It has been so nice getting these surprises in the mail. :-)  This family is our former neighbors who became like a family to us. When we heard that they would be moving a thousand miles away, it broke our hearts in about a thousand pieces.:-(  But since their families still live in the area, we try to always get together with them.  We always pick up where we left off when we meet.

Anyway, the doorbell rang and it was the UPS man dropping off a package.  It was a decent sized box, and I couldn't figure out what it could be.  When I opened it, this is what was inside:

Aren't they cute?  This is a cookie bouquet from Cookies by Design.  They are too pretty and cute to eat!  But I'm sure they are yummy:-).

I think that this one....

resembles our furbaby.  What do you think?

Again, thank you Curley Family!  You are the best!  We are so happy to call each of you our BFF!