I had a very special birthday week this year. I had the best time celebrating with my extended family for the first time in many years.
Saturday Lunch with my dear hubby at The Stone Cliff Inn
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| The view from our table |
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| Above the Clackamas River |
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| My leftover salad |
Saturday Dinner: a Cena with my sister Lori and her family
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One of our appetizers, Roman Artichoke appetizer - very hard to get.
When available, it is for a very short time. |
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| Duck ala "something special" (we don't remember) |
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| Garganelli |
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| Gnocchi alla Sorrentina |
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| Pappardelle |
My dish was Agnolotti, with huge pieces of the most amazing lobster. Too bad, my picture was too washed out to post. Amazing food! Can't wait to go back!
Sunday: The Benson Hotel - London Grill Brunch
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| Crepe, Signature potato souffle, eggs Benedict and fruit |
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| They even sang to me! |
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| The mirror in the background is the largest hanging mirror in the Portland area - in case of earthquake, runnnnnn...fast! |
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| My handsome men |
Sunday Afternoon: Heirloom Rose Garden, Saint Paul, Oregon with mom and dad.
Monday Lunch: Typhoon in West Linn with my parents and sibs, missing Deb who is in SoCal.
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| Sister, sister, brother, sister's hand (sorry Cher) |
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| Mom, dad and brother |
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| Ginger chicken and mushrooms with brown rice |
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| I had a a lot of help with my candles (lit matches) |
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| Family |
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| Thanks to Uncle Matt for taking the wet job |
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| Someone needs to water the tree branches! |
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| Alan |
One of my favorite gifts was from Wiley
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| He wrapped it himself |
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| and he filled it with these special prizes |
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| He worked well over an hour on this and I love it! |
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Thank you to everyone for a very special birthday!
I love you all!
Coni, it sounds like you had a fabulous and extended birthday. Sorry to be sending my wishes so late. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! You are so sweet!
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