Chinese with Friends

This morning, I made these Mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Pies with Salted Caramel Drizzle treats and took them to my friends at Dr. Kiholm's office. I first tasted these delectable delights at a Memorial Day Party at Villa Strayer. Whitney Lichty, author of "Haus Food" blog was the creator. Whitney, and her husband Ben, have since become the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy and I'm sure Whitney's busier than she's ever been in her life, but she so graciously agreed to give me the recipe before it was even posted on her blog. Thank you, Whitney, for taking the time to email this recipe to me! I have a new favorite dessert! To see the recipe, and check out Whitney's blog, visit her at Haus Food. You'll be glad you did!

After I was "crowned" queen for the day, we all went to lunch at Diamond Chinese Restaurant. It was just like old times. I'd forgotten how yummy this restaurant is! It was a special treat to have "Dr." Mike join us today. I love that guy. Nobody understands my "lack of color" like he does! ;-)

This is what came out of my fortune cookie today. I guess I'd better be thinking green. I'll need all the luck I can get next week.

Fun With Friends

Tonight I hung out with Lynne, Erin, Carrie and Carol. We had dinner at Mexquite Restaurant in Folsom. We talked for a couple of hours and then went to Big Spoon Yogurt for dessert. I have sure missed my P'ville friends!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

I'm still trying to organize my basement while I'm here in Placerville. Today I went through 3 boxes of letters - you know, the kind we used to write with a pen and mail with a postage stamp! I am such a sentimental fool. I have saved every letter and card I've received since I was in Junior High School, including notes passed in the hallway in 7th grade! What a trip down memory lane this has been. I had to keep reminding myself that I had a job to do, but found myself pouring over notes from friends, relatives and even a few old boyfriends ;-) I did manage to toss a few things, but, for the most part, I still have quite a collection - it's an organized collection though! ;-)

Under the Weather

Today I stayed home from church because I wasn't feeling well. I was feeling a little better by late afternoon when Tyler, Dolly and Teddy came by for dinner. I thought it was cute that Teddy asked to watch the Grandma Movie again. I love this sweet boy!

Long Time...No See!!!

Today I spent the ENTIRE day with my long, lost friend Leslie. We haven't seen each other since Angie's wedding (almost 10 years ago). She and I go waaaay back. I served with her in Ward and Stake YW in Tracy/Manteca. We've camped together, shopped together, and tolerated our husbands together through their Hans and Frans phase. She's been my personal nurse, confidant, and all-round great example of the kind of person I want to be. I've missed her. She was visiting her dad in Antioch and set aside an ENTIRE day for me!!!
We met half-way in Elk Grove (after a small cell-phone issue :-), had breakfast at "Mimi's", where we talked for almost 4 hours. We moved down the street to "Five Guys" for lunch, where we talked for another 3 or 4 hours. We ended the day at "Pinkberry" for not one, but two frozen yogurts! We talked for almost 4 hours there too! I still don't think we've completely caught up, but it's definitely a start. I'm not sure I've laughed this hard in a LONG time! We vowed to NEVER let another 10 years go by without getting together. Maybe I can lure her out to DC!

Midnight in Paris

Tonight I went with my friends, Lynne, Susan, Alicia, Patsy and Carrie to see "Midnight in Paris" in Folsom. There were mixed reviews among us, regarding the movie (I really liked it), but I think we all agreed it was fun to get out and have some girlfriend time!
I REALLY want to go to Paris someday....

Guilty Pleasure

This is something that I haven't been able to find in D.C. It think it must be a best coast, I mean west coast, thing. YUM!

Sweet 100's

Today Kurt emailed me photos of the tomatoes and peppers we planted on April 22nd. I couldn't believe how big the plants have gotten while I've been here in California. He ate some of the Sweet 100's tonight and said they were "DELICIOUS!" I can't wait to go home and make some BLT's!!!

Scorpion Queen

Dolly and Teddy spent the night tonight while Tyler worked the mid-shift. His work schedule will be quite an adjustment for this new little family. We had fun watching Pride and Prejudice, eating Mexican food, and looking at wedding pictures. The highlight of the night, however, was when Teddy discovered a scorpion in the shower upstairs. Ugh. Thank goodness Dolly isn't a weenie. And what a relief to find out our little friend had already expired ;-)

Stopping By To Say Hi

My boy stopped by tonight on his way back to Roseville. Just wanted to say hi. What a sweetie to check on his mom. He downloaded some music to my laptop that he thought I might like. He was right. I loved it. Check out The Head and the Heart when you get a chance. Nice. Thanks Ty!

Sold!!!

Today I watched as our travel trailer was hauled off of our property. Earlier in the week, I sold it to a neighbor's friend. I made a whopping $100.00!! Tyler says we should have paid someone to haul it off. He should know, he lived in this trailer while we were building our home. I can't wait to see what they end up doing with it. They plan to "pimp it out" and use it for a traveling boutique. Should be interesting.

A Day With Friends

This morning I had the honor of attending the temple with my son's new mother-in-law, who is also my friend, Claudia Smith. What a wonderful experience we had. We enjoyed the peace that can only be experienced in the Lord's House. We then walked to Lake Natomas and chatted the whole time. We ended our morning with lunch at Rubios. YUM! Thank you Claudia! Thank you for your friendship and for the gift of your sweet daughter in my life....and, by the way, this is the yummiest whole wheat bread and strawberry jam I have EVER eaten!!!

As if my morning were not perfect enough, I got to spend the evening with my dear friend Tara! Her sweet husband did Dad duty so she could visit me in Placerville. We had dinner at a new restaurant here in Placerville - Bricks Eats and Drinks. What a fun restaurant! We stopped for frozen yogurt at Whistle Stop, and came back to the house where she gave me iPad lessons and we looked at our DC pictures and talked until she turned into a pumpkin at midnight. I sure do love my friends. I am so blessed!

If The Shoe Fits.....

Today I went shopping with my friend Judy. We made our way through Kohl's, Ross, and Michaels. We had fun trying on crazy shoes. Judy bought 4 pair. I bought 1. No worries, we didn't buy any of the shoes pictured above! ;-) We had lunch at La Bou, great conversation, and LOTS of fun!

Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!!!!!

It's been a wet, cold and dreary week here in Placerville. Temperatures are in the low 40's today. C'mon, it's June! What I wouldn't give for some sunshine!