Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was a happy day.

First of all, every day on a teacher's Spring Break

qualifies as a happy day

but yesterday was exceptionally swell.

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I worked on the house for the vast majority of the day,

and when I say house I really mean the dining room.

Apparently, I am rather meticulous. 

Well, I already knew this about myself but it was officially confirmed 

after spending five full hours painting trim in the dining room alone.

I was hoping to get more accomplished but such is a snail's life.

The trim is not painted in this picture but it is the only updated photo I have on hand.

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While I was painting away one of my very best friends came to visit 

with his girlfriend and their cute little Penny-girl.

Jake lives in Lawrence, Kansas now

so it was such a treat to see him, 

even if it was only for a short little while.

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That evening we celebrated my Mimi's 79th birthday 

at a new restaurant, Decca. 

Let me tell you, this is a Nulu keeper!

If you are in the Louisville area definitely check out this hot spot.

The food was delicious, the decor was fresh, the service was great, 

and the company was even better .

{ I guess you will have to go with great people to get a similar experience to mine ;) }

I highly recommend.

The biggest, and the best, lima beans I have ever eaten.

Celebrating Mimi -- {I tried to take this picture three times, this was the best I could capture.}

Espresso poured over cinnamon orange gelato.