Sun City Carnival Tour

Howdy,

The time has come and passed - the Sun City Carnival Tour visited San Francisco. This is the world famous yearly Kenny Chesney (and friends) concert. This year the performers were Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney. Sugarland was scheduled to perform but the lead singers voice was shot and they had to cancel. We were all bummed!


Nonetheless, the concert was very good. Kenny always brings in the crowd! His show is electrifying, energetic, and powerful. Every song he sings is or has been popular; everyone knows the words and everyone sings along. He's a great entertainer!

Erin was kind enough to drive so we all exchanged stories in the car. It was great meeting her friends Sherie and Brittney. Thanks Erin for being our personal driver.


We will all look forward to next years tour.


When the sun goes down, I'll be groovin,
V

Senorita Margarita

Hola,

Friday was my first Senorita Margarita Party hosted by Erin! All us girls had so much fun. We had a chance to buy some Cookie Lee jewelry and some Mary Kay products. There was even a door prize (YEAH - Monica won!)

The margaritas (even the virgin ones) were super yummy! There were some mexican appetizers, an ice cream cake and some brownies.

We finished off the night with some karokee - the teens present had some powerful voices.

After our departure, we headed for the golden arches for a late night snack.

Adios,
V

Happiness is....

another Friday!

YEAH - can't wait to start the weekend and have fun with friends.
Will post on Monday with the goings-on of the weekend.
Enjoy each day and count your blessings.
V

True Love

Hi all,
Today is my parent's 57th wedding anniversary. This is a marriage of true devotion, love, honesty, and dedication.

I am fortunate to have such loving, caring, and devoted parents. All my life we have been one strong family unit. I treasure all the lessons learned, all the roads travelled, all the special memories, all the time they unselfishly devoted to their grandkids (my girls), all the family culture, and most of all, all the love.

I am blessed and love my parents more each day. They are a great example for me and I cherish their existence.

Love and hope,
Veronique

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to my sweet friend Erin!

I hope your day will be filled with:

- surprises

- laughs

- hugs

- phone calls

- cards

- well wishes

- family/friends

- wishes

- love

Enjoy this day!

V

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) containers non-fat peach yogurt
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen or canned pineapple chunks

Cooking Directions:
Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries and pineapple into 4 glasses.
Yield: 4 servings

Make and enjoy!

More Vino

Hi all,

Another great weekend had by all!

Saturday started off with some general house chores, yard work, and general cleaning. We trimmed the hedges in our backyard - thank goodness for hedge trimmers. It always looks so crisp with a good cut.

After our chores, the "bus" left for Livermore (Mona and Peanut in tow -- Peanut does not go anywhere without his bodyguard - Wally). We started our vino adventures at McGrail (where we are members). They had a great turnout for their release event - music, food, vino, vendors. It was a beautiful day for lounging in the sun and wine tasting - of course I am the caperone at all times.

We decided to try a new winery - Retzlaff. To my surprise, the attendant was french - Michael (pronounced like Michelle). He was a very interesting man full of life and great wine and food knowledge. He is a chef when he's not pouring wine. We became quick friends and are due to see him again this coming Sunday. Of course the boys couldn't leave this winery without a case of good wine.

During our trip home, the car led us to Hannah Nicole Winery (for wine pick-up). Pick-up always entails sampling. The boys enjoyed their samples and left with their wine of the month.

We ended the day with a BBQ and poker night (for the boys). It was a fun day filled with meeting new people, trying new wines, making new friends, over endulging, and memories full of laughter.

We are looking forward to our next wine event (which I'm sure will not be too far in the future).

Salute,

Veronique