Friday, April 1, 2011

Nani Driving?

Yes.. That's right!  Nani is learing to drive!  Lenny is taking her out on the weekends and teaching her everything she needs to know about becoming queen of the road.  She is a very good student and Lenny is a very good teacher.  They are having alot of fun together and with God's help, She will be an amazing driver by the end of the summer!

It's okay Lenny!



Nani's Parking job!


There she goes!



Nani is doing a great job!

Dinner with James

We love to get together with our friend James.   He is an amazing cook and this week we had the luxury of spending some much needed time with him.  He made us some awesome pizza and the kids loved checking out all of Uncle Jame's belongings.  You ever notice how other people's stuff is always so much cooler than your own?   Well,  The kids practically had themselves moved in by the time we where ready to leave.  We definitely have to get together more often.  Next time,  Maybe I'll even bring a dish to amaze... we'll see!

Jacob and Daddy

James


Ooooh Pizza!




Nani

Me and My Boo


Uncle James and Jacob


Now,  Doesn't that look good!?


Jesse


Lenny


Lenny Loves Pizza! 

My 36th Birthday at Espana!

 This year for my birthday we went to my favorite restaurant, Espana.  It is a tapas restaurant and all the food is served on three tier plates.  So pretty is how I would describe it and the food... Amazing!   It is so good that you find yourself closing your eyes and taking in every bite with such patience as to not miss a single flavor.  On Certain nights of the week, they have entertainment such as Spanish guitar players, Jazz musicians, and flamenco dancers.  For a short time in your life, your feel like you have left Omaha and are eating a wonderful dinner in Spain. 

                                                                     My Nani

Jacob-all Smiles

Lenny and I

The Crew


 
Jesse-  Being Silly

Jacob- a skewer

Daddy and Jacob


                                   
                                                                   Nani and Mommy


We had such a good time enjoying our dinner together.  We each ordered one tier each. (which equals to three plates a piece)  When they arrived,  we all shared.   It was a lot of fun to try different things.  Jacob decided that he loved calamari until he found out what it was and Lenny discovered that he really likes muscles.  Who knew that they could be so good?! 


The Grilled Shrimp -  YUMMY!!


Nani- All Smiles

Jesse

Fried Calamari

Jacob and Jesse enjoying their dinner


My Boo

Tiered plates


Me

Rib eye and Stuffed Manacotti



A little fondue for dessert!



Banana's and Strawberries for Fondue




 A fun thing that they like to do is serve wine in Spanish decanters which are so fun to have a sip from.  So children can also share in the experience, they fill them with cranberry juice.   They really enjoy trying not to spill it all over themselves. 


Me attempting the decanter


Jesse's doing well!  Not one drop on his clothes!


Jacob is trying to swallow the spout!  tee hee hee!


Good job Jacob!


Go Ria!

WOW Jake!   You got it now!

Mariah's a PRO!