SWEET FACES

Actually these little beauties are what I planted last spring. It is early yet but these violets are hardy so I will get some planted soon. I am so yearning for something sweet and colorful like these little flowers to brighten my day. My planter is in view of my kitchen window and as I spend much time in the kitchen they make me smile throughout the day.


I am ill. We took a trip to the and coast visited casino's and restaurants filled with folks. Well as everyone knows it is a total germ fest out there this time of year.
The irritating thing is I had a cold in January. So here I am on my second one now when I usually get one every three years or so. This is my fifth day. Now the mess has moved from my head and ears to my bronchial's and chest. I have a cough and still feel so miserable. So it goes. More NyQuil tonight I guess. So I am in  a gloomy mood for now. 


Hubby and I are making dinner together this evening. We are having mac and cheese made with cream sauce and sharp cheddar. I will fry some bacon crispy to crumble over the portions along with some sliced scallions. To the side we are having steamed brussel sprouts and glazed carrots. I am craving veggies. My husband has not made a bechamel sauce before so I am instructing him. We love our mac and cheese and I have added a variety of ingredients in the past from marinated peppers, caramelized onions, leeks, bacon, ham, assorted cheeses. It is always good.  Not that I can taste much at this point. I made chicken spaghetti last night and tasted like nothing........hubby said it was outstanding. I cannot wait until this cold is gone!


Our trip was fun and crazy as usual we did not stick to our agenda. My husband is always one to come with one idea after another. A two night trip turned into a four night trip with each of us only packing one change of clothes. We were so tired of the same ol' same ol' by the time we got home. I was as they say putting on my cleanest dirty jeans. 
By total coincidence we met up with Gina and Doug. How on earth did we wind up staying basically in the same complex? Too strange. We laughed so hard when we discovered this we almost....  ...  ......! Well you can figure out the dots! Anyhow a jolly old time was had by all.


Well this is about as long as I can be at this computer now I want my blankie and the sofa. I need a little rest before we start our dinner.
Have a lovely weekend. Here there is to be a storm.
Ciao.