Mardis Gras 2012 Celebration

Mardis Gras was celebrated at St Benedict on Saturday, February 18.in the Parish Center.
The party was a combination Mardis Gras / Beatle Tribute theme; music by Paul Rennie and the Nowhere Men.

Diana and Tim strike a pose.

The Nowhere Men

Greendance Winery Valentine Dinner

On a snowy Saturday evening we a attended a Valentine Day Dinner at the Greendance Winery.

Welcoming Fire Barrel.

Window View.

Tasting Room

Our dinner partners were Don and Joanie.

Diana and Joanie.

Don made the dinner reservation for us.  Notice the personalized reserved sign.

Diana and Tim.

Appetizer:   Baked Brie, Figs and Toasted Almonds

Cauliflower Bisque with Heart shaped Biscuit.

Mixed Greens with Roasted d'Anjou Pears, Blue Cheese, and Strawberry Vinaigrette.

Tim refills a wine glass.

Seared Scallops and Chipotle Risotto.

Filet Mignon.

Cherry Brandy Ice Cream Pie

and why not one more for the road?

One For The Money

Tuesday evening the lab ladies and friends went to see  Janet Evanovich's "One for the Money".  We were all looking forward to seeing how the movie portrayed our favorite characters.  Some of us were pleased and some were disappointed.

One for the Money-trailer

Arleen invited us to her home after the movie.

Of course we had some of Stephanie Plum's (the heroine of One for the Money), favorite foods and drinks.

Donuts and Pizza!

Cheeseballs too!