I caught an episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate the other day and they had this interesting Bacon and Marmalade sandwich that I had to try. It is super easy. You just cook the bacon, then toast two pieces of pumpernickel bread. Butter the bread, spread orange marmalade on it and then add the bacon. So delicious! photo: via the blue kitchen
Love her hair for summer. More pictures via {frolic}.
I have been wanting to try baked shrimp ever since I saw Ina Garten do it on her show. I tossed the shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and a little lime juice and put it on a baking sheet and cooked it at 425 for 12 minutes. I searched for a recipe to make with it and found this Shrimp and Mango Salad which looked perfect for the summer. I tried it today and it was really easy and very tasty!
"Perform, then, this one act of remembrance before this Day passes – Remember there is an army of defense and advance that never dies and never surrenders, but is increasingly recruited from the eternal sources of the American spirit and from the generations of American youth."
W.J. Cameronphoto: Ricky Carioti-Washington Post
Adorable little cake from Sweet Paul's first issue of his online magazine. A beautiful magazine filled with recipes, crafts and entertaining ideas. You can see it all here.
I caught an episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate the other day and they had this interesting Bacon and Marmalade sandwich that I had to try. It is super easy. You just cook the bacon, then toast two pieces of pumpernickel bread. Butter the bread, spread orange marmalade on it and then add the bacon. So delicious! 
I have been wanting to try baked shrimp ever since I saw Ina Garten do it on her show. I tossed the shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and a little lime juice and put it on a baking sheet and cooked it at 425 for 12 minutes. I searched for a recipe to make with it and found this Shrimp and Mango Salad which looked perfect for the summer. I tried it today and it was really easy and very tasty!
"Perform, then, this one act of remembrance before this Day passes – Remember there is an army of defense and advance that never dies and never surrenders, but is increasingly recruited from the eternal sources of the American spirit and from the generations of American youth."
Mother's Day get together with family. Kids, puppies and fun!
Brittany, Andrew and Noah moved into a cute house. Noah is so happy with his new backyard to play in!
We were able to celebrate Danielle's birthday with her since we were in DC at the time. Her other exciting news was that she got her name on a publication at work. So happy for her!
Brittany and Andrew celebrated their 3rd anniversary on May 11.
Loving Peonies that have arrived this month.
Hanging out with my daughter and her boyfriend for two whole weeks. We miss you guys already!
Having my daughter cook a delicious dinner for me for the first time for me in her own place.
Dawn, Steve, Sam and Emi meeting us in DC for a weekend of fun!
Finding a yummy restaurant Bittersweet in Alexandria that I kept coming back to eat in. Loved all the vegetable dishes, cupcakes, cookies, sandwiches and drinks.
Taking the kids on a bike tour of the monuments.
Walking the streets of DC and Alexandria and seeing the beautiful architecture and landscaping. So different from California. 
Spending time in one of my favorite places the Newseum. So much history in there like the top of the world trade center after 9-11.
My niece Aubrey taking us on a personal tour of the capitol where she worked.
Having the best burger in my entire life at Ray's Hell burger. One of Barack Obama's favorites too. Thanks Aubrey for taking us there.
