My Weekend in Pictures

Hello, dear friends.  I hope you all had a good weekend.  The weather has been beautiful here.

On Friday, I met up with my dear friend, Cindy, who was in town on business.  I met her several years ago in McKinney and hit it off with her right away.  She is so genuine and always great fun.

We met at one of my favorite places for lunch, Stephanie's On Newbury.  The food and service are always stellar.

Two wild and crazy gals sporting their plaid in Beantown.

After lunch, I suggested that we take a stroll over to see the Boston Public Library.  It is positively magnificent and hosts many social events as well as weddings.  And I guess a few people study and read there, too.

I think I would have studied a lot more in college if I had a beautiful room like this one to hit the books.

Does this lion make me look skinny?

Outside the library, there is a fabulous farmer's market twice a week.

While I was strolling the market, I was approached by this lovely lady.  Hilary introduced herself and told me that she reads my blog.  She was working the YummyMummy Brownies booth which her friend owns.

Hilary was sweet (no pun intended) enough to give me a brownie.  Cindy and I devoured it.  Talk about positively scrumptious!  My mouth waters every time I look at the picture.  I feel like a walking and talking advertisement for Pavlov's theory!

Not only does Hilary make the rounds to Farmer's Markets, but you can find those luscious brownies at the Yummy Mummy Bakery run by her friend, Melissa in Westborough.

One question for you Hilary... how do you stay so skinny while being surrounded by those sinful brownies?

Cindy and I then did some power shopping, and before I knew it, it was time to say good bye to my dear friend.  

On Saturday, the Mister and I went out to lunch and saw The Accountant.  Here are our reviews in a nutshell.

The Mister: A-

The Mrs:    D-

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The Mister was delighted because his new toy arrived on Friday.  He couldn't wait to run to the store to pick up some ingredients and turn this baby on.  I must say I love how the house smells when this girl is cookin.'  The stew was delish, and we have enough left over to feed the whole town!

About a month ago, I got an email from a reader in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Gee told me that she and her husband were taking a holiday on the East Coast and asked for suggestions for restaurants and things to do in Boston.  I sent her a list, and I told her if they had time I would love to meet them.  We set a date and agreed to meet at Abe & Louie's.

Fast forward a few weeks, and here we are having brunch.  Gee and Barry are darling.  We had a delightful time.

Gee wins the award for the reader that I have met that lives the farthest distance.  Although, I do wish they lived in Boston because the Mister and I want to hang out with them.

As if this weekend couldn't get any better, I won the give-away over at one of my favorite blogs, At Home With Jemma.  This adorable gift arrived on Friday.


By the way... 
I am being featured on 
Amaze Me Monday 
today.


Until next time...

Tell Mom & Dad that we like to go out to lunch too!