Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2009. We were home from the hospital and since we are all confined inside the walls of the hospital for weeks on end, when we were home, we tried to get fresh air. Mattie wanted water time with his remote controlled boat. So we got out his pool and he had the chance to be "Captain Mattie." Mattie loved boats so much that he would tell us that he was saving money in his piggie bank to buy a REAL boat someday!
Quote of the day: There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature. ~ Jane Austen
I have been going to this restaurant in Great Falls for years. It holds special memories for me as I dined there on my birthdays and our wedding anniversaries. Getting my parents into the restaurant and seated was like a circus show, because I am traveling with seat cushions and pillows, as the chairs are too hard for them. It is one of me and I am carrying multiple bags... not unlike a sherpa! Once I finally got my parents comfortable, I looked up! When I looked up, there was Brian. I have known Brian for close to 20 years. His daughter and Mattie went to preschool together and I was always close to his wife and children. Brian worked with us today and he truly made us feel special. Brian said to my parents today that everyone who knows me, knows two things.... I am "beautiful and bright!" I told him he made my day!
Brian snapped this photo of me with my parents! My dad was so excited about having a four course menu, that we had him take out his notebook (that he carries with him) and he recorded what he was going to be eating!
Our luncheon started with an amuse bouche of split pea soup.
My mom and I had a trio of salmon and my dad had onion soup! One of his favorite things!
The restaurant has its own farm on the premises! So the tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn came right from the farm!
My mom and I had halibut and they made my dad shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta (not on the menu, but they are kind enough to do this for my dad).
One of the desserts we had was a homemade plum tart with cinnamon ice cream.
My mom ordered a grand marnier souffle!
My dad had a peach melba... made with a fresh peach!
The management treated us to champagne today! I snapped a photo of the glass in front of the beautiful zinnias in the room. Zinnias to me are such glorious and happy looking flowers!
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