Garden house, Cedar City UT.

Celebrating a anniversarry typically involves a romantic evening, However last night, was anything but!

We visited The Garden House,

Finally the hostess seats us letting us know our server will be with us shortly, Ten minutes later, still no server, 15 minutes still no server, I casually comment that perhaps its time to just eat the bread and head for the door, WOO HOO Waiter arrives! Grayson seemed stressed but still managed a nice warm friendly smile, he tells us the specials, by this time we both knew exactly what we wanted.. the starter arrives;

Baked Brie, A slice of French Brie wrapped in phylo pastry..
This is by far my favorite food, somewhat excited I pick up my knife and attempt to eat.. While the pastry was indeed cooked the brie itself was not, very cold and well, dry..

The salad was amazing but can you really go wrong with fresh lettuce, onions, cucumbers and cherry tomatos?

A young couple clearly on there first date arrive, Excellent entertainment!

Have to add at this point drinks had still not arrived... Again casually mentioning the lack of drinks, Grayson soon comes over apologizing profusively he forgot the drinks we ordered..

Charlie ordered chicken fried steak which came with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies.. I ordered red trout with pilaf rice and seasonal veggies...

Charlie had few complaints, perhaps I am too picky about food, last I checked rice typically isn't served dried and burnt and veggies served still frozen, the trout was a little dry and had a dried out piece of lemon butter on the top, however still enjoyable. When Grayson finally came back to check on us (almost an hour later) we let him know of the frozen veggies and dried burnt rice and he smiled sweetly, "Thanks for letting me know" turned and walked away...

Somehow I don't think we'll go back!


The best part of dinner..

The young couple on first date;

Him, Yeah I own a drumset..

Her, Oh do you play?

Him, Well duh!

Oh Bonkers!

I do believe I have gone "Bonkers", It's unfortuante some gifts cannot be returned..

Although a return would not be granted.. See Bonkers!

7 years ago today!

I very anxiously awaited the arrival of my first born child a boy to be named Cody William Flowers, We got his name from Buffalo Bill, (William Fredrick Cody) he was born a little after 3pm on a Friday afternoon, 3 days of intense labor would test my patience with many people. Finally Cody was born weighing an astonishing 10lb, I didn't get to see him for several hours, He was struggling to breathe and suffering from seizures. As new parents Charlie and I were terrified, we were told not to expect too much and to enjoy every minute for the next few months, Many trips up and down to Primary Children's hospital and neurologist appt's all over UT, We made it to 1, The pediatrician was excited to see us, No one expected us to get through a month yet here we were at a year!

Cody lives with gastroparesis, sleep apnea a unknown seizure disorder and high functioning Autism.. He is so full of life and a constant ball of energy,

Happy 7th birthday my sweet boy!

Resentment..

There isn't very much in life that renders me speechless, perhaps one or two personal moments but thats really about all, However, recently I have been faced with situations that have done just that. The idea of not knowing how to communicate how I feel without sounding, well, honestly bitchy, has left me with feelings of resentment. Being portrayed as something I am not or perhaps a misunderstanding between friends.. Regardless of the situation behind the feeling I hold the key to let go, yet here I am, lost for words with resentment slowly yet surely building a skyscraper inside of me. Will it improve, or am I destined for misery?

Are you serious?

Could it be because I am British that when faced with something I know nothing about you turn to me with a startled, disbelieving look on your face asking "Are you serious?" Well, I wouldn't ask if I knew..

struggling...

have you ever had something stuck on your mind and no matter what you do to help it just fails miserably? i dont know what to plan for make arrangements or just leave it alone... im a forward planner i have our bags packed a full month in advance for vacations etc so with only a week to go i find myself biting my nails and cleaning house..

Good morning..

good morning..