Happy Love Day!

I love Valentines day. I think most of you know that already though. I don't love it because of the huge commercialism it has brought to our nation. I love it because of the colors! The decorations. I just love it! Growing up, my mom always made the day special by giving us special little treats. One year she make a huge heart shaped chocolate chip cookie for me with my name on it! It's just special!

This year Gary and I started a new tradition. Well, I suppose I started a new tradition and Gary participated. I've decided to make crème brulée! It's a fancy, French dessert and it just shouts "Valentines Day"! I also wanted to make a special dinner so I threw some things together and ended up with pecan crusted salmon with steamed asparagus. It was simply amazing!

As I was out purchasing my ingredients for the crème brulée Gary decided his gift to me would be an Orchid. I've wanted an Orchid for about a year now and was so excited to finally have an excuse to get one! 

So our Valentines Day was simple, but fun! I look forward to making our new special treat each year!

Gary's Sick....

Well, this past week I did about 8 tax returns! I finally feel comfortable doing a simple return. If it's too complicated I hand it off to someone else and go back to processing. It's really not so bad. I really don't mind all the assembling and calling and the taxes themselves.

Gary and I went to one of his friends houses last night for the first time. He name is Wendy. They are Evony buddies and since they both live in the Denver area and are LDS Wendy suggested we come over for dinner. It was wonderful! She made probably the best tasting soup I've ever had! It was a creamy enchilada soup. Oh how divine! I was practically full once I was done with the soup but to my surprise, the soup was just the beginning. Next she brought out plates served with salad with a cilantro dressing and chicken enchiladas. It was an amazing dinner!! As if the dinner wasn't amazing enough she finished the meal off with home made Crème brûlée. If only I could share with you, the glorious, amazing deliciousness. It was amazing!