Good Grief...

Wow! I've had a morning already (its 6:55). I've totally flipped out over something that happened in front of my house almost an hour ago, e-mailed Karen about what unbelieveably occured (she comes into town for business and gets the LOW DOWN on what is going on over here, God and I both love her for her patience), and then I jump on the computer to check out some of my favorite blogs to calm down. Thank God for Coffee, High Blood Pressure meds and a computer that is working!

Deep breathe...... ahhhh.

My boys walk in separately this morning and at different times in their underwear! I guess they stripped down during the night. Is this a boy thing? We did go through a period where every time I checked on Hunter during the night he would be partially covered and as I was looking for his p.j.'s. I'd pull back the covers to discover that he was buck naked. I guess I should be proud that he has moved back into his underwear for nighttime use.
Finally finished my "car" socks. Now there's another pair of socks in the car waiting to be made. Hunter will get that pair.



Karen and I slipped out last night for Montagues and a light dinner. This is probably the last time we'll be able
to get together while she's here. Gotta love the Pumpkin/Tomato Soup. Its sooooo good.
When I dropped Karen at the USOC last night she pointed out that the Flame was lit. I've never in all the years we've lived here seen the flame. So on my way out I had to stop and get a pic.



Today is going to be a Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese day. ummmm.

Evenings festivities

What better way to start an evening out than a bottle of wine in the car with a chaffeur (David). Karen and I had talked earlier in the week and jokingly decided that if the opportunity arose that we'd partake of a bottle of wine. Figuring that we both needed the diversion.

As Karen stepped in the car I had a glass of Beringer Merlot extended in her direction. Without flinching and with a hearty laugh she took the glass.

I think she had forgotten our conversation of earlier.
So with David driving our small party's adventure started with our arriving at Thai Basil.

When Karen comes into town we usually have dinner at Mirch Masala. But this time we got her to try a new Thai place that opened a few months ago. They have wonderful food and the people are so nice and friendly.

Up first was Chicken Satay (which I forgot to get a picture of) followed by our cups of soup.
I know that Karen will remember the name of each small bowl, but for the life of me I can't remember.
Now, dinner I do remember. Top left is the Spicy Garlic Shrimp, top right is the Drunken Noodles, and then bottom left is the Thai Eggplant! Yum!


This is the Beef Salad.

After dinner with 1/2 a bottle of wine still waiting in the car we headed off into the night with David still acting as our chaffeur. Enjoying the company and the ride David surprised us and....

we ended up at Montagues for dessert and a vanilla latte.

Thank you Honey for a wonderful evening and your great chaffeur skills!

And Thank you, Karen for the great company!

Birthday shopping and Montagues.....

What do you do when you have a full day of shopping to do, birthday shopping for 3 kids and they all need clothes?


Well you start the day riding your bike to Montagues and ordering a Ham, Green Onion, Tomato and Parmesan Cheese Quiche w/fresh fruit on the side and a Vanilla Latte! Yum!




Karen introduced me to Montagues sometime back and I took David there a few months ago for the first time. Since then we've taken Olivia there for a special treat and Kaitlyn has been there, though I don't remember the occasion.
The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. You can order "High Tea" which we've seen people do. It is quite the spectacle. They require a 24 hour notice for this special tea and I intend to take the girls there for this special treat at some point. I think they will just love the experience.
Here is the food menu. Their food is just wonderful and a real treat to experience. The "Pumpkin Tomato" soup is to die for! I had it a couple of visits back and I'm tempted to buy it by the quart and bring it home. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

The "Stuffed Acorn Squash" is wonderful also. As is the "Chicken Salad", "Stuffed French Toast" and the "Bacon, Cheedar and Onion Quiche".



Here is David enjoying our seating in Montagues.
All the seating is different and most is comfortable, if you enjoying sinking into a soft comfy couch, wing back chair or settee. For those of us who require a sturdier seat there are the regular chairs that are equally comfortable with cushy cushions.
After leaving Montagues we rode up Hwy. 83 to Parker, Co and then turned west on Lincoln Ave, which took us across southern Denver to Hwy. 85. Arriving at Hwy. 85 we turned south and headed to Castle Rock and the Outlet Mall to go to OshKosh and buy clothes for birthdays! We always have such wonderful luck at OshKosh. Just like having a personal shopper meet you there and basically do all the work. This lady was just wonderful. She helped me find jeans for all the little ones and then shirts for the boys. So everyone got at least 2 pair of jeans and the boys got a couple of pairs of athletic pants and then shirts galore! Hunter is making out, clothing wise, for his birthday. After shopping and requesting special packing we stuffed it all in my saddle bags and headed for home. Perfect day.