Chef's Table - Allure of the Seas

 Good morning,

Kjell came across this image in his files from 2012. 

Pictured at the Chef's Table aboard Allure of the Seas are the Executive Teams from Allure of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas.  We were in the Port of Jamaica together and were graciously invited to lunch by Johnny Faevelen, Captain of Allure.  

That's Johnny, the gentleman in the center on the left side.  I'm to his left (red hair is a clue), and my Honey, Kjell, Chief Engineer of Freedom, is to my left.   

It was an exquisite lunch!  I have many other pictures of the luncheon on my blog here if you care to take a look.  Many other pictures of Freedom and Allure can be found on this blog by searching for the ship names.

Kjell has been retired from Royal Caribbean for nearly ten years after 32 years with the company.  I was fortunate to sail with him for nearly twenty years.  It was a wonderful part of our lives where we had a great "ship family."

Great memories.

All the best,

Lois

You're Never Too Old to Play with Your Food

 Good morning,

Kjell made himself a plate of his favorite foods.  

Presentation is everything!

I love it!

:),

Lois 

 

 

 

I Can Explain

 Me:  Elsa, why is your face so dirty?

Elsa:  I can explain, Mom.  

Me:  Oh?  What happened?

Elsa:  Well, there was a little critter outside.  I was chasing it and it ran under your car.  I had to go after it.

Me:  Did it get away?

Elsa:  Yes, it did.  

Me:  (quietly to myself)  Oh, good!

Happy Easter

 

 

 

Happy Easter
from all of us in the
Evensen Household

 

Work in Process This Week - Baby Blanket and Turtle

 Good morning,

I'm working on another baby blanket and will make a turtle to match.  This will be available in the shop when finished.  We have many other items in the shop for babies, children, and adults ready to ship now.

I love the colors in this one.  My mind is always planning way ahead of how fast my fingers can crochet and knit.  I think this color combination will make a beautiful large afghan blanket.

What are you making, baking, growing this week?  I love hearing from you, seeing your blogs and learning about what you are making!  

 All the very best,

Lois

Childhood Memories - Dandy Lions and Violets

 Good morning,

Even the "weeds" bring wonderful memories of childhood.

I remember sitting in the fresh green grass at about eight years old with my friends and making dandelion and violet necklaces.  We also gathered bouquets of the flowers and took them inside to our Moms.  

My Mom was a wonderful lady.  She was always so happy and pleased when I brought her such presents as bouquets of weeds.  She would put them into a glass of water and make them the centerpiece on our dinner table. 

I was blessed to have a wonderful childhood.

All the best,

Lois

Garter Snake on Patrol

 Good morning,

Kjell snapped this image of a garter snake on our front porch.  He looks very well fed!

These characters are harmless and do a great deal of good in the garden.  They eat all the critters that eat our plants so we're happy to see them around.

Of course, the pups think they should keep all snakes out of the yard, but this one was smart enough to be in the front yard where the pups can't get to him. 

 Ah, yes, signs of Spring....

Lois