Gobble Gobble 2008!

Lately, I've been in a baking kind of mood. I tried this Spiced Pumpkin Mascarpone Cupcake recipe for the first time and it turned out so moist and yummy!
Mama had NO baking doodads in the kitchen. Not even an electric mixer. Everything was armed powered. And to "pretty them up", we just used a zip lock bag.

Ta-da! A perfect dessert right after turkey!

Grandma and her apo (grandchild)

Fiona Tess, The Frankenstein Walker

She takes slow and careful steps. Not quite the regular speed just yet.

Here she goes. Always on the move.

Struttin' her stuff!

Happy Anniversary!

St. Ludmilla

November 22, 2005

Prague, Czech Republic

The night before our anniversary, we looked at old photos and reminisced about being younger and carefree. I can't believe we planned a wedding and a honeymoon all in one trip. And it all worked out. It's amazing stuff. I remember drinking espresso, cappuccinos, and tasting everything that we could get our hands on. Sweet for me and savory for Far. I remember we lit a cigarette at every cafe stop ( immediately cracked this bad habit once we came back to the U.S.) One of my favorite memories was enjoying a cup of hot vino (wine) in front of St. Ludmilla, the church where we were married. This beautiful sanctuary was breath-taking. Whenever I think back, I remember something different each time. And I smile. I ask Farley, "Are we ever going back?" He says," Of course we are." "We'll see."

The following evening we had dinner at Frida. Just the two of us. It was weird being able to eat slowly and enjoy every bite. I ordered the chicken mole poblano, which was very tasty. Farley loved his marinated skirt steak with habanero relish. Hot stuff. But it's been so, so, very long since we sat down to have dinner.

Usually one of us eats first and the other one tends to the baby. That's how it goes. We haven't been on a date since Fiona Tess was born. Seriously. It's either been the three of us, Baby and Papa, or Fiona and Mama. But rarely do we spend time with each other. So, we promised to have these "date nights" more often. It's good for the soul and for our marriage.

Happy Halloween

Fiona was a warm and fuzzy bear this Halloween. A child in passing said,"Hey mom, it's a Build-A-Bear!" She wore her costume for about thirty minutes and then wanted it off immediately. I guess it was a bit warm. As for collecting loot, she managed to get about 4 pieces of candy from the few stores that we visited. I wonder what she'll be next year?