Beach memories

(Mexico 1998)

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Love this photo of Taylor, Chloe and I

on the beach.

I miss the old days when all we did was

play on the beach all day.

mmmm so nice....

Appreciative

Baked up a batch of brownies last night for

my brother and dropped them off at his

house today, along with a bottle of red wine.

He has been so helpful these

past few weeks. Not that he isn't always

that way, he is always extremely giving

with his time and talents. I feel especially

appreciative & grateful for all his help.

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Thanks Mike!

Empty Bowls

Taylor's pottery class participated in

an annual charity event called "Empty Bowls".

Over 3000 bowls were created by local schools

and artisans, and for $10.00 you could purchase

one of these beautiful, handcrafted bowls, filled

with soup. All proceeds went to Paz de Cristo,

a local outreach center that helps feed the

homeless and working poor.

It was an amazing event and we will

be sure to attend every year. We bought one for

each of us and we just love them.

Halloween tricks & treats

Halloween was fun as always.

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Logan and Chloe carved pumpkins.

A little snack prior to trick or treating.*
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The Cool Ghoul and Robin (Chloe made

her costume - very cute and creative.)

Go Chloe!
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Who are these crazy people...?

We ended the evening with delicious chili

and corn bread. Kind of quiet in our hood,

not too many trick or treaters - oh well,

more candy for us.

(I am enjoying a kit kat right now... okay maybe

2 kit kats and an almond joy.., but who's counting)

Making sweet treats with Chloe

Chloe and I made Carmel Apples today.

The green apples look so pretty drapped

in caramel...mmmm

Even better drizzled with chocolate,
double yum!

They tasted even better than

they look!

Birthday Boy

Happy 48th birthday my dear!

Don't cry - you still look great!!

Isn't he cute?

Just love the whole outfit, shoes

and all.

Fun Weekend

Friday night dinner out on the patio,

complete with warm, crackling fire.

The weather was gorgeous, and wait till

you see what we had to eat below...

wait for it...

wait

for

it.....

BAM!

Look at that baby!!
Darryl's boss, caught 35 of these
beauties on a diving trip to Catalina, and
gave us one. We happily accepted and cooked
him up over mesquite wood. Can I say
DE-LIC-IOUS!
I forgot just how much I love lobster!
Served with butter and lemon,
roasted red potatoes, sauteed in butter,
garlic and rosemary & a spinach
salad with green apple, red onion,
Gorgonzola, & toasted pecans - yum yum!
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Saturday we headed north to Alcantara Winery
for a wine tasting and then on to Page Springs
winery for a few sips.
The weather was just beautiful!
* Chocolate fountain - yum!

Saturday night - Halloween party

at Dan & Melissa's. I found the authentic,

oriental, silk dress at Goodwill for $12.00!

Gotta love that Goodwill!

It matched perfectly with Darryl's silk robe.
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Voted best costume of the night!

Zombie prom king & queen.

Awesome right?!