My week in pictures

Sunday dinner with my brother inlaw and his girl friend

Some one backs into my car

Fun dinner out family and friends Aaron's sister and husband

Taught some new American words by Jeff my brother in law

Hang out and have dinner with Carol and her family plus Tamra and Will. Lots of fun.

Impromptu afternoon in Tahoe

After ministry and lunch Aaron and I decided to drive to Tahoe.  The weather was perfect and if our motorcycle was home we would have been on a bike ride, but she still has another week in the shop.



We stopped at Echo Lake. It was stunning and lots of people where hiking, riding horses or out in their little motor boats as this would be the only way to access their cabins on the lake. We saw them stocking up their boats with grocers.





The water at Echo Lake was clear. The sun warm and the breeze cool. Would have loved to take out a boat, find a cove and picnic.




Then we arrived at Tahoe. Drove to Camp Richardson and went to the Beacon Bar and Grill for dinner. Aaron had always wanted to eat there. It was right on the beach. The food was good and the view of the lake was stunning.

We walked the beach, watch the boats, listened to live music and felt totally at peace. We are so lucky to have all this on our door step.

Perfect day.

Beals Anniversay

Another friend another anniversary.  This theme was easy both Jeff and Sarah both like beer.  So we themed it "A blind beer tasting night" and did pub style food. Fish and Chips, Jalapeneo poppers, stuffed mushrooms and lots of other yummy things.  Our colours were yellow and grey. I hand sewed all the fabric flag banners. Very proud they held together all night. Here are the pics .

We hosted it at Dereks home. Derek is a great cook and made a real effort to do British style fish and chips.  It was amazing.

They guys doing their blind tasting all deep in thought.  Jeff won and Aaron came last even behind the girls LOL.

The Best BBQ smoky shrimp Ever!!

I followed this recipe.  Oh my I cant say enough about how good and simple this is to make.   Its rich, yummy, smokey, full of flavor and a winner every time

click Here for the site where the recipe came from. Photos not mine. I ate it before I remembered to take pictures lol.

  Spicy New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Savory, spicy, shrimp that you can't quit eating...use crusty, French bread to sop up every last drop!
Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh, jumbo shrimp, peeled and de veined
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 tablespoons Heinz Chili Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke (hickory)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Directions:

Peel and de vein the shrimp.
Add all of the other ingredients in a saucepan, stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and let cool.
Arrange the shrimp in an oven- proof casserole dish and pour the sauce over the shrimp.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Bake shrimp for 15 - 20 minutes.
Serve immediately with crusty French bread, new potatoes and a crisp salad.

Super Hero Party

It was Cody and Kristi's Anniversary this weekend.  

8 years of friendship and love. Aaron and love them as one of our closet couple friends. 

  Cody loves batman and superman so we thought we would throw a super hero party.