Jan 28, 2010

My birthday....












Lloyd took yesterday off to spend my birthday with me.  We went to West Edmonton Mall for a few hours and had lunch at Cafe Europa which we really enjoyed.  We each had a panini and then had the dessert buffet.  Is there anything nicer than being able to help yourself to as much dessert as you like on your birthday??????  :)  That looks a lot on my plate and yes it's 6 desserts, but they ARE mini ones and the plate is small.......sigh.....and I resisted going up for a second trip!!  But I do plan to take Susannah back there for a girls day out and coffee and dessert :)

We did a little shopping and had to pick a few things up for Susannah's birthday - and had to run in to the Apple store, but we both agreed that lingering over lunch in Cafe Europa was really lovely!!!  The atmosphere in there was perfect for a lazy relaxing lunch.

We picked up Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on dvd and spent the evening curled up with the whole family watching that by the fire :)

It was a lovely birthday.  Wonderful!!!

Another 2010 goal met!!












Lloyd surprised me on Tuesday as he had Fed-exed a tin of caviar to us!!  It was one of my goals to try caviar this year as I have never tried it!  I always see it on tv and in movies - especially in one of my favourite movies 'You've Got Mail'  where Joe Fox steals the caviar 'garnish'...

I was making myself a piece of toast around 5pm Tuesday and Lloyd started fiddling with something on the island - I wasn't paying much attention and then he handed me something that looked like a tin of shoe polish!  I didn't really focus on it and he was mumbling about something....and then I realised what it was!!!!  It was sooooo funny!  I was thrilled!  So excited!  I couldn't wait to try it :)  The caviar came with a pack of these little pancake type things that you eat it with - so we all tried a bit.  My first mouthful I think I had a bit too much caviar and too little pancake and it was DISGUSTING!!

OMG it was soooooo fishy and YUCK!  I just ran to the sink and was sick!  And of course Lloyd was taking pictures of me trying my first taste of caviar!!!! hahahaha  It was GROSS!!!  I am so glad I didn't try it in a restaurant!!

So then I tried another bit - a smaller bit of caviar on a bigger bit of the pancakey stuff - and then it was really nice! I really liked it!  It isn't something I would go out of my way to have - but I wouldn't NOT eat it!

But I am 38 and I HAVE had caviar :)

Susannah and Laurence were NOT impressed.  But they are 12 and 14 and have already tried caviar and I'm pleased.  I think it's important to try these things.  Be adventurous!!  You only live once and life is short!

Ok...so.....whats next????????

Anniversary dinner
















iphone snapshots that aren't too clear because the restaurant was candle-lit.  On Tuesday Lloyd and I went for a very romantic dinner at The Creperie downtown.  


The food was wonderful and it was a really lovely atmosphere.  We had the Croustille fromage to start - which are Deep fried, lightly seasoned cheese crepes. Served with a garlic flavoured dip.


Lloyd had the Crepe Miramar  which was bite sized chicken breast, baby shrimp and fruit cocktail in a light curry cream sauce, while I had the crepe asparagus.  Mine was really delicious, but I tried some of Lloyds and I have to admit his was just GORGEOUS!!!!


For dessert Lloyd had Creme Caramel, and I had Crepe Caribbean which was
bananas sprinkled with dark rum in a sweet crepe, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and toasted coconuts. Soooooo yummy!!!!


I had a fair bit of wine during the meal and had an all together LOVELY evening :)  Oh and there were two chocolate dipped strawberries in that bowl but I had already eaten one before I took the picture lol!  And yes Lloyd thinks I'm insane for taking pictures of all my food :)  But he loves me in spite of my insanity ;)   

A very happy birthday girl :)



















More Birthday Wishes!!!!!!



Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Daughter Susannah, who turns 12 years old today :)

Susannah has headed off to school today with cupcakes for her class and for the choir.  It's crazy hair day today and pj day too and also hot lunch day and they have other fun things happening today as well.  Susannah says she can't believe they are doing all these fun things on HER birthday just by coincidence!!  And then tomorrow they have the day off :)

Her 'party' of sorts is next week - a movie night with friends.  We're going out for dinner as a family this weekend to celebrate :)

Have a lovely birthday Susannah
xxx


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