Happy (almost) birthday R!

Ok, so by now we all know that I'm terrible at keeping up with this blog. At least I get around to it when I think about it and have something to write about! It has been a lovely spring/summerish day complete with spring showers but it has been fun and productive. After a nice walk with the pup and a fun lunch with a sweet friend and her little one I braved Walmart and a local grocery mart to come up with R's birthday dinner. I will be testing out some food network and Pinterest recipes tonight so I'll have to let you know how that goes. (maybe I'll get to it in the next 2 months :)) 

Here is the menu: 

- Filet mignon (my man loves his red meat and this seems that a no-fail option) I will be pan-searing it based on a recipe from Food Network that seems easy and fool-proof 

- Sauteed asparagus 

- Either garlic mashed red potatoes or roasted red potatoes (I haven't decided yet) 

- Crunchy bread 

- And the part I'm most excited about... WAFFLE ICE CREAM FUDGE CAKE!!! 

 OK, so I made up the name but basically it is cake mix cooked on the waffle iron with ice cream between 2 waffled pieces and topped with my Mamaw's hot fudge (I made it but per her recipe, although hers is probably better by a long shot!) 

 We may have to fast from now until Easter after eating all of this but I like a good dinner celebration. His birthday is actually later in the week but between work and family celebrations, this was the best night for our own little party. I can't wait for him to get home so we can have our special dinner and I can give him his gift! I am like a little kid and it has been so hard not to give it to him for the past week!!! I hope you are all having a fabulous week and enjoying this warm/summer weather (in April!).