Yeah I finally got around to trying out that new recipe you sent me last week. It was surprisingly easy to put together and the whole family loved it. I had to substitute a couple of ingredients because I could not find exactly what you used but it still turned out great. Let me know if you have any other recommendations like that. Also we are planning a trip to the botanical gardens this weekend and I was wondering if you and your family would like to join us. The weather looks like it will be perfect for a walk outside. Let me know what you think. We were thinking of going Saturday morning around 10 if that works for you guys. Anyway let me know about the recipe substitutions I made I am curious if you think they would work well for the next time I make that dish. I also wanted to ask if you have seen any good movies lately because we are looking for something to watch this weekend. There is a new documentary about national parks that caught my eye. Let me know your thoughts when you get a chance.

I just finished reading that book you loaned me a few months ago. I know it took me a while but I really got into it during the second half. The character development was really well done especially the way the author described the main setting. It felt like I was right there in the story. I also saw that the author has a newer release coming out next spring so I might have to pick that up. Did you end up finishing that other series you were talking about? I would love to borrow the first book if you have it. I also started looking into that podcast you mentioned about urban gardening. The episodes are pretty short and informative. Thanks again for all the great recommendations you have given me over the past few months they have really helped me find new hobbies and interests to explore in my free time. Let me know if you have any other ideas for me to try out.