Tuesday, May 28, 2013

My version of Heaven (in pictures)

Lester's 40 for 40 gift this weekend was a surprise trip to my Mom's house. On our way there, he made a quick stop along I-95 at a new place he discovered that is now my favorite place on Earth. And then we continued on to my Mom's for a little party Lester planned, with my two sisters and their kids, my Mom and Dad and us. I was totally, totally surprised, and totally, totally thrilled!!

Instead of gushing about it in all caps and a million exclamation points, I will just show you what Heaven looks like in my dreams.

Well, hello lovers.
"Mommy! They are moving!!"

Not anymore, they're not. (Five little loverboys. 12 pounds of amazingness.)
He bought a bushel of crabs. They are all gone.

More sea-dwelling protein.

And still more, doused in white wine, onions and garlic.
A couple sides (and my Mom's famous potato salad: not pictured.)
Mom went out and bought these adorable crab-and-lobster cracking accessories. This double-sided paper towel holder is genius!
Drunk off lobster, lemon and butter, I had no problems wearing this stupid lobster hat.

Aaaaaaaand -- there was chocolate cake for dessert. BOO-YA!

I wish I was turning 40 EVERY YEAR!!

7 comments:

LauraC said...

Girl you need to get to Maine where lobsters are dirt cheap all the time! Looks delish. I could eat seafood all day long.

DCAngel said...

But Tanika, what I really want to know is: Do you like seafood?

You look really cute in that lobster hat, btw. So glad you had a good weekend!


Tam said...

YUM!! The way to this girl's heart is through her tummy. I'm right there with you on shellfish! Btw, with all those shells, I hope you made some lobster/crab stock for lobster bisque soup or to make lobster ravioli. :) I love it when lobster is in season!

Tam said...

Happy 40th birthday!!!! Lester is awesome!

Unknown said...

That looks amazing!! And Laura is right-come to Maine, where Lobster is cheaper than lunch meat.

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