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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I've Done It For 52 Years!

I've added even more photos to my Pinterest page. Go visit it and see them. I know you'll love all the images.
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A few weeks ago at church, hubby invited some friends over for dinner before he told me he was going to do it. He's such an entertainer and social animal; I'm not. That wasn't a problem really, but he drove me crazy that afternoon.

The friends were invited over for leftovers from Christmas—ham. It was a beautiful and huge ham and although, I love ham I didn't particularly want it for 4 or 5 meals. Hence, we invited them to help us eat it. He fretted like a little ol' lady about dinner. Remember, I've been cooking his meals for almost 52 years.

Hubs: What about potatoes?
Me: I'll mash a big pot so you'll have some leftovers for next week.
Hubs: Great! Sounds good.

Hubs: What about salad?
Me: What about it?
Hubs: Could we have some coleslaw?
Me: What if I just make a fruit salad?
Hubs: OK! Good, good.

Hubs: What vegetable should we have?
Me: I'll make my famous fried corn.
Hubs: Ooooh, yeah, that sounds good.

Hubs: I think we should use some good china.
Me: Uh-huh. (Sighing at this point.)

Hubs: How about those leftover caramelized yams?
Me: Uh-huh, fine.

Hubs: I'm cutting up some pickles and putting some olives on a plate.
Me: Uh-huh, fine.

Hubs: I'm making a pitcher of sassafras tea.
Me: Okay, but not everyone likes the taste of it so why don't we have juice or something.

Hubs made a pitcher of the sassafras tea and had to explain what it was and how he loved it growing up. I knew the drink would necessitate a history of his childhood! It did. Sigh.

She and I had water. I think hubs was disappointed she didn't try the sassafras tea. (Snicker)

After dinner and after they left, I cut the rest of the ham off the bone and wrapped it up and threw away the bone. I told him cleanup was up to him and left the kitchen.

Let's see how long it is before he asks anyone over to dinner again. ;-) I love this man to no end. :-)
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A yellow laundry room is quite cheerful.


Ireland. Love that country.


Painted cookies? Adorable.


Sweet tweet hangers. ;-)


Darling cups and bowls.


Aren't these the most adorable hatboxes you've ever seen?! I love them.


Old world walkway with pretty tubs of colorful flowers to brighten up the drab stone homes.


More beautiful perfume bottles.


Darling kitchen with plenty of work space.


I really, really, REALLY like this room!


A profusion of pink flowers on a balcony.


Cute ol' French tubs.


Pretty vintage green tri-fold doors.


Cute vignette in a vintage room.


Just some eye candy to leave with you.
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Tidbit:
Only U.S. town where mail arrives by mule: Supai, AZ (at the floor of the Grand Canyon).
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Linking up with NMH Open House party.

22 comments:

  1. Shrieks of laughter here Connie! You tell the story so well. Men!

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  2. LOL I so agree with Elizabeth. Such a cute story, and I enjoyed reading it! Oooo and I love the eye candy. I want to paint cookies now! ;P
    That darling kitchen speaks to me, too!!!! Me likey!!!!

    xo,
    RJ

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  3. I love reading your family "tales". You are just a typical family doing what comes nationally. I did not know that on your tidbit. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Hilarious! My aunt used to make us hot sassafras tea. My sister loves it...it makes me shudder! Love, love the yellow laundry room.

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  5. I love the stories about your family!!!! I hope he does invite friends over soon! I also really love that sofa that has the roses on it. It is simply beautiful.

    heather

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  6. New follower! I am so excited to find your wonderful blog. Appreciate you stopping by mine as well. Thanks so much. :)

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  7. That sofa is to die for! And painted cookies? As if I needed another reason for eating cookies...
    xoxo
    Dorothy

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  8. Love your dinner story and the pics too. I especially love those hat boxes. How are you enjoying out delightful weather. I left the house for the first time in three days (I have been home with the flu) and slipped on the ice. That's enough excitement. Think I will take a nap and dream of a south sea island!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  9. Loved the story and lots of eye candy here. Aren't those roses gorgeous? Anxious for Spring!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. Loved this story, Connie! It made me laugh!

    xo
    Claudia

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  11. Loved this story, Connie! It made me laugh!

    xo
    Claudia

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  12. Thanks for the laughs and the inspiring photos. I loved the tubs and the balcony of pink and white flowers.

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  13. Great story! Many of us can relate. Love the inspirational photos. So lovely!
    Mary Alice

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  14. MMMM....any chance of a recipe for fried corn? ;)
    Miss Violet

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  15. so cute story !! I love the pictures !! guemalde

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  16. Very pretty. Love all the pictures. Cute post, too.
    D

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  17. pretty pictures! thanks for sharing and hope you have a wonderful day!

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  18. That's the way it goes sometimes isn't it? (Story). A bunch of photos to love - the French Tubs, the pink hat boxes, neat idea in the laundry room ... and well, enjoyed looking at all the photos!
    Hope you have a moment to stop by and browse my Pink Post - mom's vintage embroidery swatches - lots of photos but I think it'll be a breeze??? Hope so.
    Happy Pink Saturday, Jenn

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  19. I really enjoyed your Pink Saturday post this week!
    Thanks so much for sharing.

    I'm hosting a PINK THEMED giveaway, and I would love it if you stopped by and entered your comment for a chance to win some handmade items.
    Hope to see you there!


    Ciao bella.
    Creative Carmelina

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  20. Oh, you got me giggling! Your hubs sounds like a great guy!

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  21. Thanks for making me laugh today Connie.

    My PINK
    Have a great weekend!

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  22. Great images! esp. the hat boxes and painted cookies ...

    Popped in from Pink Saturday.

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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