Spring Salad

I am tired of winter. Tired of snow.

So in an effort to think positive, We've been preparing spring/summer type foods.

We've been cooking on the grill. Yes, it's pulled up to the patio door.

And yes, there is snow on the deck around the base of the grill,

but I don't care!

 Grilled Chicken & Feta salad

Basically, lettuce of your choice. This is red leaf lettuce.

Fresh berries of your choice or a mix as you see here.

Nuts of your choice. Cashews work well.

Topped with Feta cheese.

Newman's Own Lite Raspberry & Walnut Dressing

mini carrots for garnish

Not pictured is the grilled chicken cut into strips and placed on top of the salad.

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Valentine's Day 2012

On Valentine's day, my husband called and asked me out to dinner.

I'm sure he didn't expect the answer he got.

I started sobbing hysterically.

You see, I had been sick for the last 4 days and at that point it hurt to even breathe.

He came home earlier than usual and had bought everything to make Valentine's Dinner!

Nothing extremely fancy but the best Valentine's Day Dinner I've ever had!

Jessica & Mike

Jessica and Mike are a beautiful couple!

They love the outdoors and are very active from biking to kayaking to hiking.

Being in the medical profession, they know first-hand the benefits of an active lifestyle. ;0)

Sometimes the details are in the reflection.

Jessica's dress was absolutely perfect for a beach wedding!

"Let us kiss the pretty bride!"

Giggles with Grandma and a tear or two...

Did I get all the buttons?

Brotherly love!

These three were just precious!

Here comes the bride...

Saying "I do" on the shore of Lake Superior!

The Mr. & Mrs.

A moment alone...

for a stroll along the beach.

Details...

Gorgeous cake!

And cupcakes too...

One little bite...here you go!

Dancing with her favorite guys!

Joanna & Mike

A little help from Mom.

Gorgeous rings!

Up Close!

The flowers & boutonniere.

With Mom & Dad...

and the Girls!

The Guys!

With this ring...

Mr & Mrs

The Wedding Party...

at the beach!

Happiness!

Hugs!

Toasts!

Cheers!

Giggles!

Ding, ding, ding...Let's have a kiss!

Dan & Mary

6.11.11

Dan & Mary are two of the loveliest people you ever want to meet!
Loveliest means: Inspiring love or affection; enjoyable; delightful!

They are certainly all of these and more.

They make you believe in love all over again!

Mary unwraps a gift from her soon-to-be husband,

delivered by the Best Man and soon-to-be new son.

A quick hug for support before heading down the aisle!

Nerves can get the best of us at times...

but then the smiles come shining through!

Hurry Up! It's really cold out here, even if it is June!

Okay, the guy with the beard...he's a mascot for a NFL team! Can you guess which one? 

Fantastic way to start a new life together, surrounded by lots of love!