Of Valentine's + Prom + A Night To Shine

I think every girl dreams of prom night from the moment they start high school. It's the time when they truly get to dress up, wear some make up and fix their hair a special way!

This time next year, it's my oldest daughter's turn to attend her own prom. As early as now, I am already both excited and anxious for her. I also find myself wishing that she stay a li'l girl for a little bit longer. Like can she grow up later... like maybe on her thirtieth birthday? Tee-hee!

Taken during my cousin's garden wedding a year ago.

How To Cook a Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner + A Recipe for Seared Scallops

Valentine's Day is coming up! Which one of you does the planning?  In our case, it is usually C who does the dinner reservation. When we started dating two decades ago, he would pull out all the stops to make Valentine's super romantic and memorable. That includes the biggest bouquet of Ecuadorean roses greeting me on my office desk first thing in the morning, then a nice and thoughtful gift he personally hands over when he picks up from the office, ending with a romantic dinner.