This has been an incredible summer. Beautiful and FULL of awesome occasions. Back in June I was starting to feel overwhelmed with what was on my plate from a hospitality/party planning/events perspective so I sat down and made a list. Then, I labeled that list "Entertaining & Travel this Summer", printed it out and framed it in lovely tortoiseshell. Since then it sits by my computer and slowly but surely I have checked them off. All of it is a joy. Baby showers, church events, birthdays, Disneyland, retreat, weddings, dinner parties, road-trips, concerts, and more. It was a lot and I was intimidated. Some other less pleasant things were going on as well requiring a lot of time and I decided I needed to simplify. First to go...blogging! But here I sit, only 2 more things left on my list (including an
awesome concert next weekend I put together at my church - you should come!). I'm feeling peaceful and ready to write again of my culinary escapades. I didn't keep my camera at the ready for everything, but here are a couple collages of times when I did. We'll get back to recipes next time. I did just take a peach pie out of the oven that is looking mighty fine.
Two of my dear friends are expecting this week. One delivered on Saturday, one is ready to go any minute. They both needed fabulous showers!
Our niece Maiah had never been to Disneyland. We went and it was a blast.
I have a best friend like no other. I met her the 2nd day of kindergarten and we have more memories under our belts than I have with anyone else. Her 30th birthday party got rained out, so I threw her a 31st SURPRISE birthday party. The theme was Pizza and Prosecco and her aunt made these mind-bogglingly cute cupcakes. The evening ended with wild dancing and some women doing the worm in the living room. Clearly, a massive success.
My dear brother Andrew needed to drive his car down to San Diego where he is stationed next. ROADTRIP! It was a bro-sis-foodie-extravaganza! Pok Pok in Portland, Zuni Cafe, Ferry Plaza, and all over San Fransisco, Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles. Incredible time and I know one I'll cherish for a lifetime.
So, that's a little recap. Now, let's move on! I'll be back soon...I'm sure!
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