Shrimp Bisque and a Marrow Bone

I got to help mom make Shrimp Bisque this past week!
And look what I got for being the bestest helper~
A shrimp!

 Dad was away for the day so we made him a special dindin.  It sure does smell yummy!

 While the soup was cooking away, I was enjoying a marrow bone. 

 When My Maggie was diagnosed with kidney disease, she couldn't have marrow bones anymore, which meant that neither could I because mom never wanted to make her feel bad.
I'm sure enjoying this marrow bone!  It's been 2 years since I had one!

Dindin is served!

Dad surprised us with dessert from Lexington, Massachusetts!

Not sure exactly what it was but it was sure yummy!

A top secret pressie arrived in our mail box a few days ago.  It's from our goodest and bestest friend, Putter.   It's photos and a video and it's so many wonderful memories of My Maggie and Putter together and guess what -  I'm in there too - when I was just a little boy!  It's a wonderful gift and it had mom laughing and crying at the same time.  Thank you so very much, Putter.  You are the BEST!

Some of pictures are the same ones that are on this beautiful collage that Putter and her mom, Kate, gave us a couple of years ago.  Some of these pictures are of the first time we ever met and of Putter's trips to our house and even hikes at Sleeping Giant.

So many wonderful memories and we love them all - every single one of them is so very, very special.  Thank you so much, Putter!

And another pressie arrived!  This beautiful table runner was made by Karen, the mom of Dave and Zim! Dave picked out the fabrics knowing that they would match our re-do dining room to perfection and guess what?  They do!   Isn't our table lovely with the new runner! Thank you so very much, guys!  We are so honored to have a handmade masterpiece by your mom!

We sure do have the best and most generous and loving friends!

Love ya lots,
Mitch