Making friends with phyllo

Had some friends over for dinner tonight. Decided to make this dessert.

You know, try something TOTALLY different. Something I have never made before for guests that were about to arrive any second-which resulted in a phone call to my mother discussing the proper way to handle phyllo dough, sweating, cursing at the phyllo dough under my breath, and saying a few prayers.

While mine didn't look exactly like the photos (does it ever?), it was de-LISH. Totally took me back to Paris when I literally shed tears over this pistachio concoction from a corner patisserie. Keep in mind I am a, "it better have chocolate in it" kind of dessert girl, if something is cocoa free I usually pass.

Highly recommended- try it---you'll be fast friends.

The best of Times.....

Seriously-what did your dad and I do for entertainment before you came along? You are getting so big my boy. Please accept my apologies for the emotional breakdown I had the other night regarding this. It was a routine pacifier check while you were sleeping, and BAM! The floodgates were opened. Wasn't it just yesterday that I could barely find you in that huge crib because you were so tiny? Wasn't it just yesterday that you got lost in all of your clothes, because they were so huge on you? Now we are having to retire the bassinette on your stroller (frightening), and you have a storage container FILLED with clothes that are too small on you!

I know that you are just doing your job, but your mom wants to freeze time...just for a little bit?

Love you, Love your show.

Oh, Tori welcome back. You weren't ever my favorite on 90210. Never really stalked you in magazines, or on the web. But as fate had it, I fell in love. I was preggers and just getting acquainted with television again after an almost 5 year hiatus (impressive hunh? trust me, I've made up for it big time-it's embarrassing). Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood is a gem! Not one to condone adultery ever, but love The Dean! Even my husband became a fan of this show, and that, Ms. Tori, says a ton.

So here's to you, Donna Martin, and to Tuesday nights and Oxygen.

Mamma Cita

That's my mamma-she followed the yellow brick road to kansas city for 2 whole weeks while leaving 3 starving men behind (thanks, dad!).

I played tour guide as we hit all of the fun spots (and yes, it took up more than one day-who knew??).

She was on cloud 9 spending lots of QT with the little one, and Jared and I enjoyed giving our arm muscles a break. However in true Nanna Donna fashion, it wasn't all fun and no work--she was busy making us our drapes for our living/dining room, and again, in true Nanna Donna fashion, she went all out! They are amazing!!!!! I will post pictures sometime soon.

It was fabulous having her here, and was a teary goodbye. I pray that soon we can share the same zipcode again.

Step aside Ms. Liebovitz

My Girl, Jen is incredible in soooo many ways. She has the sweetest heart, is so giving, so driven, so determined, so lovable, and has the cutest lil' accent I ever did hear!

It goes without saying that she is a phenomenal photographer. Her style is exactly what I love. She has such an eye, and I believe it is an extension of her heart. She captures what is important, and makes it so pretty at the same time.

I adore you Jen-thank you so much for today, and thank you for being my friend.

Perspective

This broke my heart.

To go through the photos, click on the "bubbles" under the essay.

One of these kids is doin' it's own thang

Okay, let's dish. Ms. Bosworth is near perfection in my opinion. The ensemble is bananas. I die. The hair and make-up are swoon-worthy. Chloe is a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e, (never mind the fact that everytime I see her, snippets of The Brown Bunny enter my head)--she can really pull anything off.

But what, prey tell, is that mess in the middle?? Okay, I get the shirt-but what on earth is goin' on with the rest of the get up?? And at a Chloe party????!!!!

I've said what I needed to say.