Love this quote

"Sibling relationships - and 80 percent of Americans have at least one - outlast marriages, survive the death of parents, resurface after quarrels that would sink any friendship. They flourish in a thousand incarnations of closeness and distance, warmth, loyalty and distrust." -- Erica E. Goode

Let me just say....

Happy 90th Birthday,Momma. You are my light, love and most admired woman on earth. Being with you fills every part of my being with joy. Watching for your face in the window as I walked home from Kindergarten everyday is my greatest memory. I knew that smile I looked for would be there as you always have been. God bless you my sweet Mom...

Ana Ramon on Etsy!!

Do you love Etsy? I do and recommend it to anyone looking for a special gift,handcrafted and unique. Everytime I shop there,it reminds me how many talented,good people are out there and how lucky I am to own a piece or give a piece of their work to someone in my life. A new shop, Ana Ramon is worth checking out and I am anxious for my new earring to arrive. Ana was so eagar to help me and i thank her for her willingness to customize just what I was searching for in her shop.

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"Live so that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip."
~Will Rogers

Five Minute Scallops and Romaine

1 Lb. Wild Caught Sea Scallops,rinsed and patted dry
2 heads romaine,washed and split lengthwise,end intact
olive oil
1 lemon
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp. parsley flakes

On a hot grill pan, brush romaine with olive oil and place split side down, grill till tender about 5 mins. Repeat on other side then remove to plate.

In a small,flat, hot skillet, place scallops and cook till brown, turn once and repeat. While still in pan, add butter, lemon and parsley. Baste for a minute then remove to plate with romaine. Serve with a vinaigrette or more olive oil.

30th Anniversary "WOW!" Surprise Dinner

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust

I think this is a quote that sums up our feelings for those at the table last night...beautiful faces of love and laughter. Blessed to have healthy, grown children whose faces to us are looking into the face of God. Friends, whose lives have intertwined ours with their grace, love, kindness and their children whom we cherish. To be married to your one true love and celebrate that with everyone you love is a gift in itself. With a grateful heart and a prayer of thanks, we truly are blessed and can only say thank you for the great memory you all created for us and with us. We love you!