Anderson's in Pittsburgh!

After our first week in the apartment, we had visitors!  Kathy and Dooze took a road trip to come and visit us and see our new pad.  We weren't unpacked fully, but we were making good progress and it was starting to look more like a home.  They arrived Wednesday evening and we hung out and lounged.  Dooze claimed the couch as his own and slept there for the evening.  I had work and class the next morning, so I went to be early.

Anderson Alyce Sandwich

Thursday I was at work all day, went to class, and then stopped at the gym for a little work out.  Paul, Kathy, and Dooze took the day to run some errands and do some grocery shopping.  We even have a spare stock of spaghetti sauce!  Dooze sent out some emails to professors to see if they would be able to meet on Friday to discuss research opportunities.  He's trying to line something up so he could come out next summer.  It would be awesome to have him hear doing research at Pittsburgh.  It's a great place to learn.  He received some positive responses, which was great!

Our Little Place

On Friday I headed off to work in the morning and met up with them in the afternoon. Dooze had a great meeting with someone who researches asthma on campus, which is a very positive sign!  After I got home we walked over to Whole Foods.  I knew Kathy would enjoy it with all the fresh ingredients and healthy food!  We grabbed some bruchetta mix and some other odds and ends for dinner.  I was full from the edamame, bread, and wonderful cheese!

Making treats in the kitchen, where any good party starts!

After dinner I met up with the MSTP's at Zel's house.  Josiah and I bussed downtown and walked the rest of the way.  We had a great time laughing and hanging out at Zel's.  He has a really nice house in South Oakland.  We migrated to Peter's Pub and to Hemingways and the laughs continued as you would assume! 

Mt. Washington

Looking over the city of Pittsburgh!

Saturday morning we got up and decided to tour Pittsburgh a little bit.  We went up to Mt Washington and looked out over the city.  We also headed down to the strip district to look at the markets and get some odds and ends.  Paul found some good deals as always.  There were a lot of specialty shops and I am sure my mom would love to go down there the next time she's here.

The Strip District

Saturday night we walked around and went out to dinner at Mad-Mex.  They had great food and we were completely stuffed!  Sunday morning, we were up and had to say goodbye.  It was a great weekend with them here, and it went by too fast!  I think Jack is going to be visiting sometime later this summer, so we'll have more visits I'm sure!

Out for dinner, so full!

Dooze and Kathy