Good Friends and Good Times

My friend and sewing buddy, Nancy Vorasso and her husband, John, introduced us to Ruth's Chris Steakhous in downtown Jacksonville in February. It was an awesome experience, and the view of downtown was spectacular. So, when our friends Nancy and John Minotti invited us to be a part of their anniversary celebration at Ruth's Chris-along with 2 other couples- we were thrilled!



So, last Saturday evening the four couples from lil' ol' Bostwick headed to the Big City.....John drove the motor home so we could all ride together..(an excellent idea, John)...What a time we had, as you can surely see from our pictures. Karl, me!, John Nancy, Bobbi Jean, Doyle, Terri and Keg....Ruth's Chris didn't know what they were in for!


(*Look at Doyle and Keg, with my pretty little Brighton glasses on, it's not easy seeing a menu when you are as old as us! Brighton should consider using them in their next ad campaign---don't you think")



We had Champagne, Fabulous wine ( and I do mean Fabulous!) Filet Mignon---oscar style with a crabcake and bernaise sauce, augratin potatoes, lobster bisque, lobster, stuffed mushrooms, ribeye, onion rings, ahi tuna....that is all I can remember, so who knows what else. It was truly a wonderful meal. The food is really good, but what makes this place so fantastic is the service. It is outstanding.

Of course the best part of any of our get-togethers, is spending time with all of our neighbors---whether it is in a 5star restaurant, or in our yard at a cookout.

(Ashlie, honey, this picture is just for you! It isn't often---like never---do you see Mr. Seminole with a gator cup!!!! I thought you would like it!!!!! )

(How about it, Doyle? Were we having a great time????!!!!)

Good times and Good Friends. Life doesn't get any better than this!


Y'all have a good week,
:)
Laura

March, It Marched on By, Didn't It?

I apologize to all of you who read my blog regularly....I know it has been a long time. Thank you for all the kind emails----I will try to do better. Funny thing is, there are several blogs that I am addicted to, and when their writers skip a day, I miss it....so I will try to do better! In the coming weeks, I may even share some of my favorite blogs! A few of the blogs I read (well actually only 2) have started incorporating some of their favorite recipes into their blogs every so often, so I am even comtemplating adding some of my recipes to this site.......we'll see!

It has been a very busy year. My house is STILL undergoing major projects. Major redecorating. I used to think that decorating was one of my favorite things to do, but after all of the decisions I have been trying to make, I think not. I have been picking out paint chips ( I even bought a gallon of a pretty Pottery Barn color, but I think I have changed my mind, sorry Karl!) I have looked at millions of wood floor samples. Maybe not millions, but it sure feels that way! I have looked at countertops, stone, tile, screen, sofas, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, UGH!!!!!!!!!! I can't look anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, if you are wondering where I have been for the last 3 weeks, just check the local Lowe's. I am on first name basis, with most of the morning crew there!

I have been sewing, quite a bit actually, and new fabrics are arriving every week----
here are 2 samples---

Last month, actually 2 months ago-February, Bobbi Jean and I gathered 8 of our Bostwick buddies for breakfast right before Valentine's day----we set the table so pretty, used all of our pretty dishes and all kinds of heart decorations----but even though the camera set about 6 feet away from where we were, we took no pictures. However, last month-March- Miss Terri gathered all of us to her house and along with Angela, Dana, Julie, and Nancy prepared quite a wonderful brunch for all of us. This time Sherry wasn't able to join us, but Dawn took her place! The food was to die for as you can see in the pics----all of the Easter decorations were adorable too! Who's turn is it next? It is always fun when just us girls can get together!


This past weekend, we celebrated Hunter's 11th birthday! I cannot believe that child is eleven years old! He was only 2 when he came into my life, and I still think of him as that shy sweet baby boy....wooooo, now he is so much like his daddy (yes, Karl, that is a good thing!) it is amazing. We had about 30 people over for Low Country Boil, cake, and ice cream. A perfect party for Hunterman!









On Saturday evening a group of us got together and headed to Jacksonville, but that deserves its own seperate post, so it will be forthcoming!

Thank you, for coming to my little corner of the world. And for those of you who always log back onto my website and use the "Contact Us" link to email me, you are welcome to use the "Comments" at the bottom of this post (it is at the bottom of each post) it is a linkthat will let you post a comment right here on my blog....don't be shy. I appreciate all of your comments.

Have a great week-
Laura