It is basically my last day here as I am traveling tomorrow and we are going to spend it at Cornbelly's. Everyone gets up early and after dropping Ava with Grandma for the day (she's coming down with a cold), we are determined to arrive by the time it opens, thinking there won't be as many people there as it is a school day. We did NOT count on the BUSSES that have arrived. Oh well. The place is huge and it's time for fun.
It's another gorgeous day in Provo. I'm up, dressed and ready for a new adventure. Once the girls are fed and dressed, I take over to give Cassie a chance to shower and get ready.
Yes! I am heading back to Utah for some fun and games with Miss O, Miss A, and Cassie. Color me excited. And speaking of color, I have some time at the airport this morning to watch the sunrise. I'll admit, it took me a bit of time to find a spot in which I could view it and the sun was already partially up, but it was worth the effort. An uneventful flight (aren't they the best kind?) to Salt Lake and I'm soon in the car with my girls.
My daughter is 40 today. How on earth did that happen? Oh goodness, if I didn't feel old before, I certainly do now. She's a very lively and busy 40 though and I'm so proud of who she is and all that she does. She is an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. I learn from her constantly and am so glad I do. She has been with me through thick and thin over the years and I would never ever dream of a life without her in it. She truly does make me a better person and always has. As a result, we are in the car headed for Abilene to celebrate her day. I have no idea what the plans are since hubby is in charge, but off we go anyway. Louis arrives shortly after us, with ice cream cakes in hand.
A beautiful fall Saturday means that we can not only attend the members breakfast at the zoo but also make a stop in Bishop Arts for some coffee. Yes, we are up THAT early. Davis Street Espresso is where we are off to and it's been awhile since we had their yummy drinks.
Step one: Chop up some fruit. I am using a peach, several apples, and an orange. Then slice some lemons. I have a pitcher that has a "mixing" pump in it so I place these slices below the plate. I don't want to eat them just yet. Then I put all the fruit in ABOVE the mixing plate so we can get to it and include it in our glasses. Wine soaked fruit is just oh so yummy.
Mister has made a reservation for us at Jimmy's for one of their wine dinners. Tonight is the night and I'm looking forward to it. Let's get going.
We arrive a bit early in order to get some pasta and groceries. After shopping, it's time for the dinner to begin. We enter the back room and find out seats. It's a packed house, as always. The winery being featured tonight is Maculan Winemakers from Breganze, Italy and Angela Maculan is our hostess. I love that Jimmy's always brings in the winemaker or family members to speak with us about their region of Italy and tell stories from there, both about the wine and the culture.
Our first course is a wonderful shrimp scampi. All of the food at these dinners is made "in house" by the family that runs Jimmy's. It never fails to impress and I don't want to listen and learn about the white wines we are tasting with it, I just want to dig in. Oh, capers, it has capers. I love those little delights.
