Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Valentines 2011

We had a very eventful Valentine's this year! For starters it was Hayden's first Valentines and of course I had to buy her a cute outfit. It said "love bug" on the front of the onesie and the pants were red with white hearts. I even found her a bib that said "Mommy's valentine." She looked so cute, I even made a bow to match.

Hayden's First Valentines!

5 Weeks old

Mommy's cute little Valentine!

I decided to treat myself to my favorite breakfast French Toast. I even was being very creative and made them into heart shape. It look and tasted really good. I then decided to make some Valentines for my family so I made heart shaped brownies and heart shaped mini cheese cakes. They were also very yummy! I also make heart shaped valentines with my cricut from the kids. They turned out very cute!

My favorite Breakfast

Yummy valentine brownies!

My other favorite dessert, besides chocolate!

The kids and I hand delivered every one's valentines. We first went Alex's and Amie's house and then headed to my dad and sister Katelyn's house and gave them each a cheese cake. Triston gave Shara a valentines too! We then went to my Grandma Swenson's house. She loved the cute valentines. After my Grandma's we went over and saw Chris, Grandpa Richard and Brian and then went over and gave a valentine to Grandma Carol and Scott. We had a very busy night. We were all exhausted by the time we drove home. It was nice to show our family members how much we love them.

Triston loves to get his picture taken!

This year was Triston's first time handing out valentines to his preschool class. He decided to have transformer valentines. He had so much fun showing me what type of candy/presents he received at his preschool. He was so cute!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

9th Wedding Anniversary

I can't believe that it has been 9 years. Even though we have had a rough couple of years we decided to celebrate by going back up to Log Haven resturant, up Mill Creek Canyon.



Our Appetizer


Tempura Short Ribs
Shinshu miso grilled Japanese eggplant, Thai chile ponzu

My Salad

Wild Arugula Salad
pistachios, pomegranate, ricotta salatta, Meyer lemon squeeze, California olive oil


Chris' Salad
Romaine Hearts
creamy jalapeno-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco, shaved watermelon radish, tortillas

My Entree


Double RR Ranch Filet Mignon
fresh horseradish potatoes, market vegetable,roasted beet - Malbec reduction, laurel leaf butter

Chris' Entree
Grilled Bison Bavette Steak

Brussels sprout, smoked wild boar bacon, cipollini onion,
roasted fingerling potatoes, lemon – garlic aioli

My DessertWarm Chocolate Lava Cake
roasted hazelnut ice cream, kumquat sauce


Chris' Dessert


Caramelized pear tart

buttermilk ice cream, pomegranate sauce


Our take home goodies Chocolate Truffles