tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post8815391403710281489..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: a most wonderful weekendMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-42142956165247903812015-03-02T18:04:37.202-08:002015-03-02T18:04:37.202-08:00I hope they do, Poppy! ;-)I hope they do, Poppy! ;-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-6677156542217605312015-03-02T18:04:15.951-08:002015-03-02T18:04:15.951-08:00It definitely has been...thank you.It definitely has been...thank you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-9129243660675695362014-06-18T05:57:28.439-07:002014-06-18T05:57:28.439-07:00I always love it when you take us along your wonde...I always love it when you take us along your wonderful outings, Melanie, and today is no exception! Evanston sounds quite cosmopolitan, cultural and beautiful, as your lovely photos show. How serendipitous that you stumbled upon that house sign!! I get such a kick out of stuff like that! Your dishes look divine and how very nice to have spent quality time with your men, who must adore you!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-91756336531337873242014-06-18T00:31:45.950-07:002014-06-18T00:31:45.950-07:00It sounds like a perfect weekend together!! Glad ...It sounds like a perfect weekend together!! Glad that you had such a good time, the dinner - in fact all of the food! - sounds delicious indeed. I am so sad for Brian about his family home being torn down, but it is so great that you found and rescued the sign, your visit must have been timed perfectly to find and save it! I am sure that it will be a treasure for you in years to come. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-51410778064368706012014-06-17T20:38:05.932-07:002014-06-17T20:38:05.932-07:00I had no idea you once lived in the Chicago area! ...I had no idea you once lived in the Chicago area! Wheaton is a beautiful suburb.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-19847202173938309622014-06-17T20:37:31.258-07:002014-06-17T20:37:31.258-07:00I've missed you! I think I'm going to try ...I've missed you! I think I'm going to try honeysuckle vine first and if that doesn't work, the morning glory seeds are a good idea. Although I've tried morning glories in other areas and they always died! Sure, we could meet in Evanston sometime! And yes, I've been to Lincoln Square - twice. Love that little area. Talk to you soon!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-85393054395839090882014-06-17T17:41:42.352-07:002014-06-17T17:41:42.352-07:00What a lovely day you had, Melanie, in Evanston. W...What a lovely day you had, Melanie, in Evanston. When our kids were little, we lived in Wheaton and loved to go into Chicago. It was so beautiful along the lake. <br />I know you feel blessed to have such wonderful men in your life.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-42987350918835539542014-06-17T16:48:11.369-07:002014-06-17T16:48:11.369-07:00Oh, my sweet friend. I feel like a slug. I'v...Oh, my sweet friend. I feel like a slug. I've missed so many of your past posts and you have been up to so much. But I went back and read the last five. Your garden and yard tour was neat...I think you've done a really nice job with your front entrance. I like the vertical aspect of the plants and trellis's. Maybe you could plant morning glory seeds in front of them next spring. Not as costly as annuals or difficult as a vine, and those little monsters will grow on anything!! And your veggies garden looks great! My oregano grows like crazy...<br /><br />You have been having some great family time...I love how you all hang out together and you treat them to such good cooking! And every time you mention going to Evanston I think, darn, we need to do that. Wouldn't that be neat to meet there sometime? We all seem to like the same stuff! Have you ever been to Lincoln Square? Not on the lake but fun and a little funky...I think you guys would like it. I am getting ready to post. Again, so sorry for not stopping by. <br /><br />Hugs to you!!<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-53390634822207777472014-06-17T15:12:05.786-07:002014-06-17T15:12:05.786-07:00Thanks so much, Connie!Thanks so much, Connie!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-80098723941288764462014-06-17T07:32:21.213-07:002014-06-17T07:32:21.213-07:00Hi Melanie, what a fun trip. I love that mobile i...Hi Melanie, what a fun trip. I love that mobile in the library. It looks pretty intriguing. <br />So glad that you had such a good time . . . here's to a happy week.<br />Your blogging sister, Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-12123735907043200242014-06-17T07:29:17.716-07:002014-06-17T07:29:17.716-07:00That's funny that your husband doesn't lik...That's funny that your husband doesn't like Indian food after living in India and Pakistan. It's definitely not a cuisine I could eat every day, but we love it once in awhile. My former next door neighbor was from Malaysia and she cooked curry dishes all the time.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-22544140446951082912014-06-17T07:27:21.886-07:002014-06-17T07:27:21.886-07:00What a mom/grandma won't do for her family, ri...What a mom/grandma won't do for her family, right? How nice of you to do that.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32005663722433413052014-06-17T07:26:19.528-07:002014-06-17T07:26:19.528-07:00Sure is. :-)Sure is. :-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-15046600911529018912014-06-17T05:18:01.252-07:002014-06-17T05:18:01.252-07:00What a wonderful post ...sounds like such a happy ...What a wonderful post ...sounds like such a happy and perfect weekend...every minute of it! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-57335816930973768262014-06-16T21:40:42.739-07:002014-06-16T21:40:42.739-07:00I've heard of Evanston but don't think I&#...I've heard of Evanston but don't think I've ever visited. Sounds like an awesome weekend. Strolling around with so much to see and do. Wow! That library is fantastic. And Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines. :) My husband loves Indian movies and the music, he speaks Urdu having lived in India and Pakistan in the 70's -- I love the food, but him not so much. Go figure! Glad to hear that Tim is doing so well. And lovely idea to use the family sign as a focal point for a gallery wall. Have a wonderful week. TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-24560205941243064362014-06-16T19:07:00.730-07:002014-06-16T19:07:00.730-07:00I am glad you had such a nice weekend. All that Ch...I am glad you had such a nice weekend. All that China was just beautiful. <br />I've never ate Indian food but I live in a small Oklahoma town and it just hasn't got here yet.<br /><br />My weekend was mostly caring for teething JJ while his parents had a getaway for his momma's 30th bday. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32790882344322690312014-06-16T17:58:06.024-07:002014-06-16T17:58:06.024-07:00Sounds like a wonderful week end. So nice to spen...Sounds like a wonderful week end. So nice to spend quality time with loved ones.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-44793709748611032592014-06-16T16:36:15.981-07:002014-06-16T16:36:15.981-07:00Thank you, Judy!Thank you, Judy!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-2247853537142129802014-06-16T16:36:03.983-07:002014-06-16T16:36:03.983-07:00The Indian food? Yes, it was delicious. We've ...The Indian food? Yes, it was delicious. We've had this cuisine several times before...living near Chicago gives you access to all kinds of wonderful foods. I've also made some curry dishes at home.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-60451164104754737962014-06-16T15:17:39.849-07:002014-06-16T15:17:39.849-07:00Melanie - That sounds like a wonderful trip and a ...Melanie - That sounds like a wonderful trip and a relaxing one too! I can't believe you found that sign - what a memento to hold onto forever. So glad you had a great day with your boys!<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-71362986241874527212014-06-16T13:57:43.188-07:002014-06-16T13:57:43.188-07:00Sounds like a wonderful time in a city that you bo...Sounds like a wonderful time in a city that you both love. A little bittersweet happening....finding that sign. I'm sure it will find a special place at your house. <br />The food sounds interesting...would love to try it.<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823703470631008618noreply@blogger.com