My cute anniversary card. The usual anniversary lunch at Posteros. We decided to save Lodge on the Lake for my birthday and do the Exclamation Trail which is close by the lodge. Bob ordered the Irish coffees ahead so they were ready when we got there. Nice touch! Whipped cheese dip like a mousse, light and yummy! My usual Ceasar salad was not on the menu, so I got a spinach and baby endive salad with wine soaked pears and candied cashews. Delish! Bob got his usual burger. Only one Irish coffee this time, I wanted the chocolate pot de creme with salted caramel and pistachios. So good! Then this movie at our local theatre. Scenery to die for, movie was very strange and depressing.
Silver and pink. I was glad the tree was up, presents wrapped and mailed and some baked items done. After my mom's passing I wasn't in the Christmas spirit. I still have this bell from my first grade teacher. Each kid got one with their name painted on it. Our Christmas Eve libation. Bob bought these pretty bear head glasses, which will be used again this year. My favorite card was the one Bob gave me. This is the artist. Bob's office in Asheville is next to a great gift shop with amazing cards, so I get them on special occasions. I will post the one I just got for our anniversary. The usual baked yule logs that I give as gifts. This was the only one I baked, I don't remember who I gave it to. I do remember this lemon poundcake was for Mindy. Our one big snow storm. We had only had Timber two months. We found out he loves snow so much being a Chowamute that he couldn't resist plunging his head into a snowbank. Hope we have a big one this year. Never tire of this pretty scene.
This year's Thanksgiving mantle.
When looking through a cupboard, I found these hand painted bird cards that I had picked up years ago at one of the local estate sales. I had forgotten all about them. Last year's Christmas mantle. Gold, silver and pink was the theme. Brought out the vintage mercury glass. This years Christmas mantle. Moody blues with sparkle.
Friday, Dec. 2, was Bob's office Christmas luncheon. Last year it was Dec. 10, the day my mom passed. I remember that morning, getting ready to go and getting the call from my brother who was at his father-in-law's funeral, that my mom was code red. I sent Bob on his way and knew I couldn't go, and not long after he left I got the call that my mom was gone. I can't believe it's been a year, and going to the Christmas lunch this year brought it all back. Each year will get easier, but it was sad and will always be something that will come up each Christmas. Lunch was at a really nice French cafe in Asheville. I had croquettes and an awesome cocktail. I wasn't able to get photos of the whole group, just a shot here and there. This is Regina, the office receptionist. Kevin here on the left from HR, Kristi, Bob's boss and another attorney Veronica. It was a small gathering. We first went to the office since I had never gone in person. An old historic building with lots of old brick and beautiful pine floors. Of course, Bob's office was the messiest. We sat and talked "legal talk" most of lunch, lol. That's what happens when attorneys all get together. It was a really nice lunch. Last year when I wasn't able to go, I had collected all these pretty white vintage afghans to give to each lady in the office. This year we gave each a bottle of chocolate liqueur, which they all seemed pleased with. For the one male attorney in the office besides Bob, he got a bottle of bourbon. After lunch, Bob and I walked the shops of Asheville and went to Trader Joes to buy some gifts.
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