Canlis..

October 19th, 2010

Friday.. we go HERE..  sans children.. only because I think it is illegal there ;) to celebrate a great woman’s 60th birthday.. and this was one of her favorite Seattle restaurants.. I have only been there once before.. and I still think about the truffle oil fries.. we will live.. we will laugh.. and we will love.. because she did all those things very well..  we will raise a glass to a wonderful woman who is with us in spirit and memories.. and in our children’s souls.. we will tell stories about her.. and share as a family.. we will drink wine.. well.. I wont.. but we will eat amazing famous salads.. and I will find the one thing on the menu that isn’t seafood.. and I will enjoy every bite.. and I will order desert.. and I will enjoy the evening..  I think about her everyday.. and how much fun her and olive would have shopping.. and playing.. and on her birthday.. we will think about her even more! because that’s what you do with amazing people.. you re-tell their stories.. and envy their lives.. and hold them in your heart and thoughts.. and just wish for one more minute with them..  if barbies two feet were still walking around this earth.. there is no doubt we would be on a plane to Vegas.. but on Friday.. we will enjoy her favorite glass of red.. and fill our tummys with a nice warm meal.. and think about her.. and just be together :)

it will be amazing..