Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Dippin' Our Way Into 2012
Last night we had reservations at Simply Fondue in Dallas. Bryan and I love fondue but have never exposed Parker to it. With a fascination with dipping, I figured he would love it and it would be a real treat. It was an enjoyable experience and Parker says his favorite part was "dippin' the chocolate".
Since it was NYE, there was a preset menu and they made the evening very special. The first course was cheese fondue, bread, veggies and fruit:
The second course was the meat, which was accompanied by several different sauces and batters. You could dip your pork, chicken, beef, seafood and potatoes in the batter (or not) and then fry it in the oil. Bryan loved this part but Parker and I could have done without it :)
And the third and final course, which was the best, was the milk chocolate fondue. If we were at home, I would have licked the entire bowl but because we were in public, I had to use the "dippers" that were provided:
A little roasted marshmallows before we got started:
Then it was on! Oh, and did I mention that they would bring you a refill on all the dippers you wanted?!? That was an important detail that should NOT be left out ;)
Our NYE dinner was fun and we would consider doing it again on a special occasion. However, I would not recommend this for a casual dinner out with a toddler :)
Since it was NYE, there was a preset menu and they made the evening very special. The first course was cheese fondue, bread, veggies and fruit:
The second course was the meat, which was accompanied by several different sauces and batters. You could dip your pork, chicken, beef, seafood and potatoes in the batter (or not) and then fry it in the oil. Bryan loved this part but Parker and I could have done without it :)
And the third and final course, which was the best, was the milk chocolate fondue. If we were at home, I would have licked the entire bowl but because we were in public, I had to use the "dippers" that were provided:
A little roasted marshmallows before we got started:
Then it was on! Oh, and did I mention that they would bring you a refill on all the dippers you wanted?!? That was an important detail that should NOT be left out ;)
Our NYE dinner was fun and we would consider doing it again on a special occasion. However, I would not recommend this for a casual dinner out with a toddler :) Saturday, December 31, 2011
A New Year's Eve Toast with the Pfennings
We had plans with one of our favorite couples to Skype and toast to 2012. Since they live in Colorado, we planned to Skype a few minutes before 11pm CST so that we could toast to 2012, EST or with the New Yorkers. They had their adult beverages and we had our sparkling apple cider, and we Skype-toasted. It was special!!! But the most special part was seeing Paula and Deon, face-to-face for the first time since they moved. I hid my tears well :) We talked for over an hour and caught up and promised to Skype more and to plan a trip VERY soon.I am always amazed at the number of people that come in and out of our lives at any given point because, whether good or bad, they all teach us something. The Pfennings were in our lives for a short time but they have left a lasting impression! I hope and pray that we all continue to be close :)
P.S. - I know this is a terrible picture but it's kinda hard to Skype and snap a picture!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Richardson Train Man is #1
Oh, it's been a busy day but why stop at lunch with friends, a party at P&L and a steak dinner?!?! The day would not be complete without a train ride! I was reminded about the Richardson Train Man (RTM) this afternoon so as a surprise to Parker, after dinner we went to check it out.
So, let me set the scene for you.....to get to the RTM, you drive through a residential neighborhood and happen upon a Christmas-Vacation-style-house, Chevy Chase-style, with cars lining the street on both sides and in the midst of this regular size, residential (did I mention that??!!??) backyard, is a motorized train.
And behold, the best thing for a train-loving toddler to discover:
And his train-loving Daddy:
Which was engineered, built and operated by the RTM:
It was a neat experience and the best part, it was FREE! Of course we donated to the 2012 project but this simple train scape made my train-loving-boys VERY happy tonight!!!
So, let me set the scene for you.....to get to the RTM, you drive through a residential neighborhood and happen upon a Christmas-Vacation-style-house, Chevy Chase-style, with cars lining the street on both sides and in the midst of this regular size, residential (did I mention that??!!??) backyard, is a motorized train.
And behold, the best thing for a train-loving toddler to discover:
And his train-loving Daddy:
Which was engineered, built and operated by the RTM:
It was a neat experience and the best part, it was FREE! Of course we donated to the 2012 project but this simple train scape made my train-loving-boys VERY happy tonight!!!This link will show you what it looks like during the day: http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Richardson-man-provides-free-holiday-train-rides-for-kids--111820084.html
Richardson Trainman: http://holidayexpressridingtrain.wordpress.com/
P&L Christmas Party
The P&L Christmas party was today....with a twist. I usually meet the girls for lunch, a champagne toast (again for me, Apple Cider) and the exchanging of presents. Since we were out of town during the last work week for the P&L staff, we scheduled a post-Christmas party that included the husbands and kids!
The kids toasted with Ginger Ale, exchanged kiddie presents and then the rest of the afternoon consisted of this:
The kids toasted with Ginger Ale, exchanged kiddie presents and then the rest of the afternoon consisted of this:
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