1. Our yard looks amazing. Contrary to what Chris says, it's not so much that I love yard work - I just love the immediate gratification of seeing the results. It's my mission this year since we spent a ton on landscaping last year. I want to enjoy my flowers and the efforts of my labor.
2. Halibut might be my new favorite fish. Too bad it's $17 a pound! I've never been much of a fish person. We had lots of salmon growing up since my dad loves to fish. In fact, I never understood why people would order salmon at a restaurant because that was something we ate at home all the time. It certainly didn't seem special enough to order when you go out! I know better now :)
3. I've been blessed with thoughtfulness over the past week. Tiffany gave me a wonderful bag of goodies at book club the other night. I can't wait to use the "fabulous" bling on a layout with Tango and his shades. My buddy, Randomesq, sent me a foodie book which makes me hungry each time I read it. I've also learned the correct way to slice onions with my fingers curled under. Avitania gave me a really pretty green Glassy Baby candle which has a really warm wonderful glow. I suspect I'll be collecting all the colors soon :)
4. Cole and I are certified Disney freaks! Someone on one of my Disney boards is at Disney World right now and set up a webcam outside of their window at the Boardwalk hotel. Cole and I watched Illuminations (the fireworks show at Epcot) on the webcam last night and then proceeded to search for all of our Disney cds. (I have a few). He told me that he isn't racing in a mountain bike race the day before we leave on vacation because he doesn't want anything bad to happen before he arrives at the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH! Now that is dedication :)
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1. Your yard looks gorgeous! We'd invite you over more often, but I love hanging out on your patio. :)
2. You are a fabulous cooker of halibut! I need that recipe from you. So tasty! Ordering halibut when out at a restaurant can be iffy, though, because some types of halibut (the Atlantic kind) are overfished and definitely not very eco-friendly to eat. Sometimes, restaurants can't tell you where the fish came from. Very annoying.
3. I'm so glad you like the Glassybaby! I just recently heard about them, and ended up getting one for myself as well. I want to collect them all, too. So cute!
4. I <3 Disney! When C and I lived in FL, we only went once to the Magic Kingdom, and maybe DisneyQuest 4 or 5 times. C is not one for crowds. I expect a full report! And maybe a pair of mouse ears. Heh.
PS: I got my Dansko Dianas. What size do you wear? I got a 38, and I usually waver between a 7.5 and 8, and these feel kind of tight.
Tania - Danskos shouldn't be tight at all since your heel is supposed to slip. Not sure if it's the same in the Mary Janes, but I would assume so. I wear between an 8-8.5 normally and my 39s are a bit snug. You might want to try a size higher and see how they feel.
Good to know about the overfishing of halibut. Is Alaskan Halibut overfished? I will try to remember to send you the recipe! - Tres easy :)
you guys are disney crazy:) how funny is that. Enjoy your yard and your new goodies:)
1. I still think a waterfall would be a nice addition.
2. I'm jealous you got so much fresh salmon growing up!
Halibut is mighty yummy. I haven't read much about halibut, but I recently read a Sierra Club article about salmon that convinced me to never buy Atlantic (farmed) salmon again.
However, the article said that wild Alaskan salmon is still plentiful, so that's what we try to buy.
I, too, would be interested in knowing what halibut to buy. And then bringing it over to your house to learn how to cook it. :-D
Joy - Disney is a craziness that I don't want to cure :) Chris just laughs at us.
Angie - You guys do the waterfall thing first and let us know how it goes - then we'll copy you ;)
I'll email you the halibut recipe!
1 - This is true. Not maybe accurate to say Bev loves the gardening. She just likes the results so much more than I do that she's willing to go through the pains to experience it :) I totally want to see Robin and Angie put in a sweet waterfall though. If it's dope, we'll totally consider one.
2 - For years I've not liked cooked fish and only raw fish in the form of sushi. I'm slowly getting into cooked fish, but really loved the halibut! It was teh yumz.
3 - We have some thoughtful friends to be proud of and thankful for :)
4 - I can confirm that right now, at the very moment I am commenting on this blog, The Main Street Electrical Parade song is playing. Heh.
I can't even imagine what it's like to have an *ugly* yard, let alone one that looks great. :)
That halibut sounds so good. I may have to try that this weekend.
That book almost made me want to try my hand at consommé.
That apple didn't fall far, did it?
RE- I have a new appreciation for stocks after reading the first chapter. I had NO idea that making stock was such an art form! I have so far to go in my ultimate foodie-dom quest!
1. I agree with Avitania, your back deck is such a nice place to just sit and talk. I look forward to seeing your flowers in bloom at a future book club meeting, Or when you cook me halibut (HINT HINT) :P
2. See above hint for fine fish a la' Bev
3. Ahh, I love the Glassybaby! I'm glad you liked your goodies. Just something little because I really appreciate you letting us barge in on you for book club meetings.
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