memory day.

yesterday was memory day. the story behind 'memory day' is this. there was once 5 girls who go to 5 guys in kitty litter, but this particular day went to mesa. mesa is a yummy mexican placed that sadly closed down. rip mesa. but, this particular day was the week before memorial day. as we entered the mesa, on the blackboard it read, 'happy memory day.' and thus, memory day it has been ever since. anywho, memory day has always been filled with...memories!
there was the na road trip of 06.
this was not from the road trip, but in preparation for it :)

blurry photo of the road tripees.


last year was florida with family. (confession-i never know how to spell florida.)


and this year was a bbq with good friends.

silas enjoying some watermelon.

those blue eyes!

these kids are too cute.

their cute momma.

and dad.

the sharp smith's. apparently mike smelled.

joe is most athletic.

heidi and i are celebrating our 2 year friendaversary this summer and we didn't have any pictures together! this is a good first.

and one of my cute husband.

we are happy for new memories on memory day!!

swing.

i was just reading my june, even thought it is may, issue of martha stewart living (that i got for free...thanks t for the tip) and i got to the very last page and there it was. a recipe. strawberry-shortcake cookies. strawberries are on sale for $1.50 this week at the giant. i think i'm going to have to try this before the end of the week.

strawberry-shortcake cookies

12 oz. strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4 in. dice. (2 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 oz. (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup heavy cream
sanding sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat oven to 375. Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 7 tablespoons granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or rub in with your fingers, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream until dough starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture.
2. Using a 11/2 inch ice scream scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment, spacing evenly apart. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, and bake until golden brown, 24 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Cookies are best served immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

hmmm...i am noticing a pattern in my posting. food is essential though.

(photo by alicia bock and can be bought here.)

chipotle.

i love free stuff. a chipotle is opening right down the road from me in west chester on friday. it's in the new 'turner square' right by the acme on paoli pike. but on thursday, before their grand opening, they are giving away free burritos from 11am-8pm. mmmm. i'll see you there vicky, t, and sharpie :)