Father's Day Turkey on the Grill

I love that my darling husband enjoys cooking on the grill.

He has always wanted to grill a turkey, 

but I have always like it roasted in the oven because I wanted the gravy.

What do you know, 

He got his grilled turkey, and I still got my gravy. (I saved it for another meal.)

And boy oh boy did this grilled turkey taste delicious!

That darling man always cuts the whole turkey and cleans the carcass.

That is not an easy job.

~ Menu ~

Grilled turkey

baked beans

Artisan bread

Potato salad

Tossed salad

Fresh salsa

Pasta

Banana cream pie

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A Bouquet of Roses

My husband bought me a little rose plant in a pink pail some years ago.

It was the perfect "bouquet" because it did not soon die, as cut flowers do. 

I always prefer potted plants to flower bouquets.

And here it is, years later, still blooming and bringing me joy.

Morning Walks for Coffee

~ Sunrise on the American River ~

My husband and I walk five miles each morning to get our morning coffee - 2.5 miles each way.

We usually arrive at Starbucks at about 6:00.

It is so peaceful and quiet at this time.

We always feel as though we are on vacation.

We share one cup of house brew coffee with 3 raw sugars and 3-4 tablespoons of half and half.

I always have a burst of energy for the walk home.

Often we see dear along the way.

One of our favorite sights is from this bridge over the American River.

The old village is famous for its many chickens.

They crow all morning long, as if they are competing with each other.

There is nothing nicer than starting my day with a morning walk.
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