Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Celebrating

Today, at our house, was a day of celebration. It was the last day before school starts. After picking the kids up from debate practice we went to Olive Garden (see my friend Lisa how dinner plans just keep changing) and celebrated their last day of summer. It was the first time just the three of us have gone out to dinner together in a very long time. It did feel a bit odd not to have Richard with us, but we talked about him and toasted him and knew that he was with us in spirit.
I had two of these...Italian Margarita


My ravioli

Harley's Fettuccine Alfredo

Darian's shrimp Alfredo

They were having a 'buy one...take one' deal so we each brought home a dinner just like what we ate tonight to have tomorrow night. We also got a free movie rental from Red-box so we rented Identity Thief. I have to admit that it was really, really funny (even though it is R rated for the language and maybe a couple of questionable scenes) and was just what we needed as a family.


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  1. bettySeptember 2, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Sounds like a cute movie, Paula; we'll have to check it out. Sounded like a good idea to go out and eat and welcome in the new school year starting tomorrow. The food looked delicious and I like their special of bringing one home with you!

    betty

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    1. PaulaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      It was a cute movie....be prepared for a bit of cursing!

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  2. lyndagraceSeptember 3, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Buy one Take one…that’s a good deal! I like the way your family celebrates.

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    1. PaulaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      It was a good deal...and today we can enjoy it all over again

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  3. A Day in the Life on the FarmSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    I love Olive Garden. I am so happy that you had a good family night. Identity Thief was hilarious!! I saw a post today on facebook that I am trying to figure out how to share with you. It was perfect.

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    1. PaulaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      I will find you and friend you Wendy...then you can share it with me

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  4. KwizgiverSeptember 3, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Certainly sounds like a very nice celebration!! I wish there was an Olive Garden nearby.

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    1. PaulaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      We have only just gotten ours in the past year

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Fun outing! Haven't seen identity Thief - now I will :-)

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  6. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Olive Garden is one of my favorite places! But they don't have one where I live. It's so sad.

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    1. PaulaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      Ours is brand new here. We waited a long time for one to come to our town

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  7. IngerSeptember 3, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    What a wonderful post this is!

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    1. PaulaSeptember 4, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks Inger. It was necessary for us to do. This living a new life is a bit over-whelming at times.

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  8. Hilary Melton-ButcherSeptember 4, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    Hi Paula - sounds an amazing evening .. with everything slotting into place .. fun, delicious, homely food - a couple of margharitas, extras for tonight's dinner and then the video .. so pleased for the three of you ..

    Cheers Hilary

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  9. Lisa GSeptember 5, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Your night out made me happy :) You deserve every happiness, Paula.

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    1. PaulaSeptember 6, 2014 at 10:52 AM

      Thanks Lisa. Those margaritas made me happy...LOL

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  10. UnknownSeptember 7, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Buy one, take one is such a brilliant (and completely necessary) idea! I totally changed meal plans yesterday after watching a food network show while mom napped - had to make the potato casserole and this super-easy dump cake (now THERE's a name!)...both perfect for the chicken I had "PLANNED" thanks to my menu planning inspiration friend!

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    1. PaulaSeptember 7, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      You are sweet Lisa. I am glad you are menu planning with me.

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