Mother's Day

On Mother's Day my sisters and I take turns holding a brunch for our family. We make the food and that is it. The guys eat in separate room, they serve us. When our kids were babies they fed them, that was a big deal back then because we had a lot of babies at the same time. We just got our food and shut the door. We still do it but the kids can feed themselves now.
My sisters and I having brunch. I didn't get a good picture of my Mom yesterday, I know, it was her day...

Kathi framed sweet photos of Jeff and his Mom, Peg, Kathi with her boys and one of her and our Mom. She had these on her island where we set up the buffet. I thought it was such a nice touch as it was the first Mother's Day for Jeff without his Mom.

Kathi set a beautiful table. Her sis-in-law, Joan is the china queen. I had the pleasure of visiting her home last summer and it left me speechless. She had more dishes than me. She sent Kathi the cream and brown set, Gardens of the World. Ohhh, it was so pretty with the green and the burgandy. I'll be reliving that for days.

What a nice day. My guys were very good to me. Later this week I'll post some brunch recipes.

Happy Mother's Day

My Mom is a wonderful and supportive Grandma for my boys.

My Mom is a loving wife for my Dad.

My Mom is a good friend.

My Mom is an excellent cook, she has friends and family over for a meal weekly, she has brought so many meals to friends, family and church family over the years. I don't think I know many people that haven't eaten her food made with love.

My Mom likes to have fun.

I have been blessed with a loving Mom.
Happy Mother's Day to all of my guys' "Moms"- the aunties, Grandmas, the friends who look out for them everyday! Thanks!

Where in the World?

This week I had a visitor to my blog. All the way from Istanbul, Turkey. That morning I told my hubby, "I know where in the world Danny is this morning." Most mornings I don't. Those TV ads that ask, "Do you know where your child is?" Ummm, no, not our Dan. We did get an email from Dan and he is traveling right now and then back to Pristine, Kosovo to finish school. After that he wrote that he will fly to Chicago and his friend Annalise will pick him up at the airport. YAY!
We hope to see him this summer since he will be stateside. I can't wait to hear about all of his adventures. Dan, stay safe, have a good experience and then come see your mama. A friend asked me if I worry. Nope, not really, gave worries to God long ago and Dan has a good head on his shoulders. I would like to see him though...

Field Trip

A friend and I went looking for inspiration this morning, gardening inspiration. First stop was for coffee at Avenue Bread in Fairhaven, south Bellingham. I love Avenue Bread, everything they make is delicious. That was inspiring to start. We walked to the small nursery on the corner and then drove down Chuckanut Drive to an absolutely gorgeous gallery and garden. Very inspiring plantings, water features, gates and doo dahs in the garden and beautiful dishes made from recycled glass inside the gallery.
Next stop was Padden Creek Nursery, a favorite stop with very pretty plants. Stunning pairings and some unusual choices. Their peonies selection was huge as were their prices for the peonies. I think we should all just share what we have in our gardens.



Last stop was Quel Fromage, a shop for some tasty cheeses. If I go on a field trip I like to bring something home for my hubby, he'll be happy with cheese and Avenue Bread. Love it that on the receipt they tell you the wine pairings for the cheeses you purchased. Love that! Mindless entertaining, folks.
I am now inspired and will get gardening,

Went to the City

Max and his Aunt Laura at UVill in Seattle. The boys always wanted to pass up Aunt Laura in height. I think Max made it.

Yesterday the Hubby, Max and myself went to Seattle. Max had a follow up appointment at Children's Hospital, it had been exactly one year since his last surgery. He got an all clear, looks good, play football, go ahead from the doctor. Happy day! The doctor is not very tall and so he had plenty to say about Max towering over him even though they removed his growth plates. I can not say enough good things about the Children's Hospital and staff. We are so blessed to be close to this medical facility.
Before the appointment we took Max shopping for his clothes for 8th grade graduation. Our school holds a graduation ceremony for the 8th grade. We got him all decked out-very sharp. After his appointment we went to University Village where we met Hubby's sis Laura. She works at the U of W hospital and had agreed to meet us for dinner. Yummy food, a cosmo and some shopping, makes me a happy lady. On the way back to her house we stopped at Dick's Drive In, a Seattle restuarant since 1954. Their hot fudge sundaes are made with hard ice cream and the best hot fudge. I think this was my cheater day, Robb.
*I went on a field trip today too! Watch for more details.

It's Mine

Pretty bench, huh? It's mine. Sam made it in shop class. I am so impressed. And, you are probably jealous. I always wanted someone at my house to know how to weld. Opens up a whole new world of garden ornaments and gee gaws. Thanks Sam!