Monday, July 1, 2013

Perfect

Last week when Bob was on assignment at Tygart's Lake, he recalled a time some 40 years ago when we took carryout there and had a "picnic".  We were young college students with not much money, so those KFC Chicken and Slaw combos were treasures. . . as was our special time together.  No pictures, probably due to not having much money and the fact we carried cameras with black and white film we developed ourselves.

So we both spontaneously planned a similar adventure in present time.  This time I baked the chicken and he packed the side dishes.  We stopped at a local bakery and got a loaf of fresh baked bread and went to Morris Park in nearby Fairmont, West Virginia.  Everything was perfect:  the meal, the park, the pavilion, weather and certainly the company.  And this time I have pictures!

The penny on the layout is from 1973, the year we met:
The wooden mushroom embellishments are Recollections from Michaels:
Here's a closeup of our meal:
The mesclun mix and tomato are from my container garden.  The chicken is baked with Mrs. Dash seasoning.  The 7 Grain Bread is from New Day Bakery and was still warm!  I post meal pictures on the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Facebook page routinely.  Like the page if you'd like to see more.
 
 

9 comments:

Dani Cristina said...

OH really perfect your fotos!
Love this composition too.

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Awesome multi-photo layout and I love those wooden embellishments!

KellyCreates said...

Your layout is as delightful as your meal! Enjoyed reading about your special picnic together! How romantic :)

Trish said...

You tell the best stories....just what we all should do...fantastic...thanks for visiting my blog,I haven't been the best

Julie Bonner said...

Love the story behind this layout Cindy!!

Beebeebabs said...

Such a nice layout as always and the yummy dish tfs!!!

Charlotte Brochu said...

Wonderful! I love the addition of the penny!

D said...

That sounds so incredibly awesome!!! What a wonderful idea. I love how you incorporated a penny from the year you met in your layout too. Great way to bring it all together.

Rachael Funnell said...

Such a WONDERFUL layout!! love the wooden mushrooms..