Our Anniversary

Well so much for Elton getting off work early. It was 9 pm by the time he got home. He had gone by the store and bought a frozen pie (I forget what kind it is, but it looks delicious- chocolate something...) we put it in the fridge and will eat it tonight for dessert. He had also bought ice cream chocolate cherry for me and peanut butter panic for the kids. Elton bought me a lovely card and not only did he sign it (he never used to sign my cards and it drove me CRAZY! ) but he actually put how many years we'd been married too! I was very impressed.

The card reads:

For my wonderful wife

I just can't imagine my life if I had never met you, fallen in love, and been smart enough to know you were the one... I could never do without the big and little things you do daily to delight me, surprise me, and make me happy. Give me forever, and I still couldn't find the words to tell you all the ways you make my life complete... But there's one thing I can do and do very well... and that's love you with all of my heart. Happy (9th) Anniversary. Love Always, Elton

How sweet was that?

He called me yesterday afternoon and said that they were not getting off work early- I was hoping that he was lying and was just going to surprise me, but I figured that I would make Chicken Bryan (his favorite) and Garlic Mashed Potatoes just in case... I love Chicken Bryan- its so pretty with the white goat cheese, sunripened tomatoes, and basil (from my garden!) the potatoes were the best I'vc ever made. I roasted the garlic in the oven first (I always do that- we LOVE garlic) added some garlic powder. I heated up half and half (I usually just use milk, but since I already had the half and half from the macaroni and cheese I made last week I decided just to use that) and butter on the stove first. I saw Emeril do that on Food Network. He said it makes creamier potatoes- something about pouring cold milk on hot potatoes makes them grainy. It definatly seemed to make a difference. I also added some sour cream and salt and pepper. They were red potatoes and I left the skins on- they turned out awesome!