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Published: September 17th 2013
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Jack and Bobbie We got up around 7:30 am. We have lots to do today. I went shopping while Ken worked in the yard...cleaning patios, furniture, pulling weeds...we've been gone awhile. Afterwards I began cooking and getting things ready for tonight. It is Annie's Birthday celebration! I love entertaining, setting the table, planning the dinner.
The Menu~
Appetizers and Cocktails:
Frozen Pineapple, Lime, Raspberry vodka cocktails (all made with fresh fruit)
Cajun Crab dip and crackers
Parmesan walnut salad in Endive leaves
Dinner:
Romaine wedges with tangy blue cheese vinaigrette
Foccaccia Bread
Sesame Teriyaki grilled chicken breasts
Roasted glazed carrots and parsnips
Scalloped potato stacks
Birthday Cake
Pear and Dried cherry Frangipane
It was a fun evening...we had appetizers outside in the back and then went inside for dinner. I love everyone sitting around the table...I can seat 10 (there were 9 of us): Ken and I, Larry and Henna, Annie and Bobbie, Minnie and Jack and Uncle Don. Afterwards Annie opened her gifts: A drink dispenser and stand from us, Henna and Larry got her a bag (she saw Henna's and coveted it), Minnie and Jack got
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Henna and Larry her a teapot/teacup combo-from somewhere in Europe; they travel a lot, Uncle Don got her a gift certificate to the Lodge (a restaurant in Tucson). Afterwards everyone said goodbye...a great evening!
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Lois Will
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I love to read about your travels and seeing the pictures. I love seeing the pictures of Annie, she looks good. I was always fun getting together in the old neighborhood when I lived there. I wish Rowena had stayed in the house. Take care, Lois