Tonight, we began celebrating Nico’s 9th birthday, which is Monday, by going out to dinner at Soule Park’s restaurant, Zaidee’s Bar and Grill. This was followed by a stop at the Ojai Ice Cream Shop and then onto the Farmer and Cook for cookies. Tomorrow, we’ll hike in the morning, then have lunch at the…
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Jury Selection and Rachael’s Birthday
I have been selected to serve on a jury in a civil case. The judge said we can expect the trial to go from 7 – 10 days. We had jury selection today and we begin tomorrow. I am happy to do my civic duty though the timing could have been better. Ray and I…
Ray’s Birthday and Chai Cupcakes: Yum
Today we had Ray’s birthday celebration. It was just the family: Ray, Sarah, Gregorio, Liz, Ron, Rachael, and me. I cooked Ray’s favorite meal: baked chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salad, homemade bread (from Sarah) and two kinds of cakes: chocolate with butter cream frosting and chai. We had lots of fun and ate and ate…
An Excellent Recipe for a Birthday Dinner
Tonight we celebrated my daughter Liz’s 27th birthday. I spent part of the day making her favorite foods for this occasion: spinach and cheese stuffed shells and banana cream pie. Liz’s birthday is not officially until Wednesday, January 16, but because of scheduling issues, we decided to gather tonight for our family dinner and gift-giving….
Chigger Relief, Jet Lag, Traffic and a Birthday
Thanks to everyone for the chigger help. I found Gold Bond Medicated Ointment in my medicine chest when I got home and it seems to be doing the trick at this point. Though I definitely will be investigating some of these other recommended treatments. More than anything now, I’m just TIRED. We got up this…
Writing Prompt: My Husband’s Birthday
My husband’s birthday party swelled to an inpromptu 14. We ended up having to buy 2 chickens to supplement my 2 homemade lasagnas. Lots of laughter, food and fun. Ray thanked me three times for such a wonderful evening. Homemade chocolate cake and strawberry cream pie capped off the night. Not much food left. The…
20 Minutes a Day 