My birthday was this past week.
Unfortunately, I didn't want one!
I don't want anymore birthdays. I am getting too old! How old? Well, I don't want to publish my exact age on the internet, but I can truthfully say I am beyond 40. . . way beyond! LOL!!!
I had a great day for my day before my birthday!
My youngest son came to visit us in the mountains. He hadn't come for quite a few months. He decided we would celebrate my birthday the day before my birth date because he had to leave for home early the next day.
He made dinner . . . steaks and roasted cubed herb potatoes, also some roasted cubed herb turnips. I had never had turnips before so that was a small adventure. He has become an excellent cook. He also surprised me with baking a cake for me. What was really surprising is that he was able to work with a not too good oven. The cake came out great! No burnt edges like when I try to bake in my oven. After we ate dinner, he cleared the table and surprised me even further by bringing the cake with candles lit. He and my husband sang "Happy Birthday"!
It made me feel very special and loved! Thank you so very much for that special unexpected birthday treat!
Speaking of unexpected birthday treats .. .
A few weeks ago we were in Albuquerque for my granddaughter's birthday party. On the day of the party my youngest daughter mentioned that she had gotten a text from my oldest daughter, in California, saying the cookies for the birthday party would arrive in the morning of the party.
As we were discussing the text, my husband walked in the front door holding a little girl. I couldn't make out her face so I didn't react. But then, my oldest daughter pokes her head to the side of my husband and I started yelling to my youngest daughter. "OMG!!!" "OMG!!" "OMG!"
She had driven overnight from California with my other granddaughter to attend the birthday party!!
We were surprised, astounded, shocked, excited!! Lots of hugs and kisses and lots of pictures taken.
But she said she had to leave the next day in order to be home by Monday. WOW!! Short as it was it was great to have my girls together. I love when we get together, planned or unplanned!
No quilting on this post, just a lot of love!
Until next time . . . keep on quilting!
Aveli
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Sunday, May 17, 2015
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Apple Pie -- Flea Market and Rain!
Today we left our cabin early in the morning so we could go to the Flea Market in Las Vegas, NM. We hadn't gone this year for one reason or another so I was really looking forward to the trip.
It takes 45 to 60 minutes to drive from Guadalupita to Las Vegas, NM; that is why we left before even having breakfast, just one cup of coffee. . . and I am a 2 cup in the a.m. kind of girl!!! LOL!!!
Well, when we got to Mora, 14 miles from the cabin, my husband says he can't wait any longer to eat. So, we stopped at the local grocery store which is named Russell's. They have a small deli inside the small store. They sell, various items of prepared food. The variety depends on the time of day. Since it was 7:00 a.m., they were selling breakfast burritos -- which my husband loves! He had one breakfast burrito. I was hoping for some chicken taquitos, but it was too early for those.
When we arrived in Vegas, we went straight for the flea market. Not too many people were in attendance but there were several vendors. Most of the shoppers were at the Las Vegas Fiesta in the Old Town Plaza. One of the very big and popular fiestas that happen this time of year.
One of my favorite vendors at the flea market is the lady with all the baked goods. . . pies, cakes, biscochitos. Biscochitos are the state cookie for New Mexico. There is no baked cookie like them. They are simple but flaky, sweetened with sugar cinamon and a little anise. I have loved them since I was little and so has the whole state of New Mexico. I bought a dozen and a half. I also bought two apple pies. These are flat pies; not the traditional all american apple pie which is piled high with apples. They are flat, about 3/4 inch thick with a very flaky crust, top and bottom, also sprinkled with sugar and cinammon. DELICIOUS! The reason I bought 2 is one for us and one for my husband's cousin. We were going to visit them after we finished in Vegas and it is his birthday. I thought an apple pie was perfect to celebrate his birthday with him and his wife.
Later as I perused all the vendors wares, "Lo and Behold!" there was a quilting frame for sale! YAY! I had recently got one for myself, but my daughter in law was looking for one. I immediately bought it, only $30. I thought it was a bargain. It is in great shape. It isn't one of the fancy ones, just pieces of wood to put together. But, very functional and my daughter in law really needed one.
Needless to say, the apple pie was a hit, the quilting frame was a hit and it didn't start raining until we got home! What a great and perfect day!
It takes 45 to 60 minutes to drive from Guadalupita to Las Vegas, NM; that is why we left before even having breakfast, just one cup of coffee. . . and I am a 2 cup in the a.m. kind of girl!!! LOL!!!
Well, when we got to Mora, 14 miles from the cabin, my husband says he can't wait any longer to eat. So, we stopped at the local grocery store which is named Russell's. They have a small deli inside the small store. They sell, various items of prepared food. The variety depends on the time of day. Since it was 7:00 a.m., they were selling breakfast burritos -- which my husband loves! He had one breakfast burrito. I was hoping for some chicken taquitos, but it was too early for those.
When we arrived in Vegas, we went straight for the flea market. Not too many people were in attendance but there were several vendors. Most of the shoppers were at the Las Vegas Fiesta in the Old Town Plaza. One of the very big and popular fiestas that happen this time of year.
One of my favorite vendors at the flea market is the lady with all the baked goods. . . pies, cakes, biscochitos. Biscochitos are the state cookie for New Mexico. There is no baked cookie like them. They are simple but flaky, sweetened with sugar cinamon and a little anise. I have loved them since I was little and so has the whole state of New Mexico. I bought a dozen and a half. I also bought two apple pies. These are flat pies; not the traditional all american apple pie which is piled high with apples. They are flat, about 3/4 inch thick with a very flaky crust, top and bottom, also sprinkled with sugar and cinammon. DELICIOUS! The reason I bought 2 is one for us and one for my husband's cousin. We were going to visit them after we finished in Vegas and it is his birthday. I thought an apple pie was perfect to celebrate his birthday with him and his wife.
Later as I perused all the vendors wares, "Lo and Behold!" there was a quilting frame for sale! YAY! I had recently got one for myself, but my daughter in law was looking for one. I immediately bought it, only $30. I thought it was a bargain. It is in great shape. It isn't one of the fancy ones, just pieces of wood to put together. But, very functional and my daughter in law really needed one.
Needless to say, the apple pie was a hit, the quilting frame was a hit and it didn't start raining until we got home! What a great and perfect day!
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