Table for Fall party

I like the way my table looked for a fall dinner party!

NBL World Series game in St. Louis

Trey and I were able to get great tickets and go to see Game 2 of the NBL World Series in St. Louis - versus Texas. October 28, 2011. Unbelievable atmosphere!! So exciting! This is our team and our time. Even though St. Louis lost the game that night - they returned to win in spectacular fashion in Game 7! David Freese - MVP. I enjoyed sharing this with my son - this will be a treasured memory for a long lifetime!

Baby Cleek gender party

Is it a little boy or a little girl?? Everyone finds out at the same time at Baby Cleek's party. When Matt and Lauren cut the cake - it was a wonderful blue color! We are so excited about the upcoming birth of Baby Miles Cooper Cleek - expected in Feburary, 2012! Mimi showed her happiness by choose team pink and blue - I just want happy and healthy!

Video of Elaine finding out she is going to be a Grandmother!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoi9t79p-_I

Matt and Lauren surprise Elaine that she is about to be a grandmother while on the golf course!

Grandchild on the way!! Matt and Lauren are expecting!

The family is so very excited! Matt and Lauren are expecting their first child - so that means I'm going to become a Grandmother!! The baby is due late February, 2012. They surprised me while we were playing golf by presenting me with a photo frame with 3 photos explaining "we" "are" "pregnant" A happy day!!

6 Wonders of the World!

We have now visited 6 of the 7 Wonders of the World!!

1. The Colosseum of Rome
2. The Great Wall of China
3. The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
4. Petra, Jordan
5. Machu Picchu, Peru
6. Christ the Redentor Statute, Rio de Janeiro

The remaining wonder is Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Pennisula, Mexico (which is actually the closest to us).

More Wonders!

The Pyramids of Egypt is considered one of the "Old" Ancient Wonders of the World. Some other important wonders we have visited include: The Acropolis of Athens and the Haiga Sofia - Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

6 Continents!! 1 remaining!

We have now visited 6 of the 7 continents!! and we are booked for Australia next year! The world is so huge - we have enjoyed seeing the wonderful regions we have visted so far!!

North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Antarctica!

Boating with the family, Naples, FL

We had a beautiful day to spending boating in Naples Bay and in the Gulf with Matt, Kitty, Todd and Julie Keim, Matt and Lauren Cleek and Darrell and Elaine!!

Darrell's Birthday Party at Quail Creek Country Club 3

Darrell blows out the candles on his cake! Matt and Lauren enjoy the party!

Darrell's Birthday Party at Quail Creek Country Club 2

Elaine shares silly facts with the group and Darrell makes a toast to the guests of his birthday party.

Darrell's Birthday Party at Quail Creek Country Club

Darrell is greeted by friends at his surprise birthday party.

Darrell's Second Birthday surprise - Party at Quail Creek Country Club

Darrell was surprised again at Quail Creek Country Club with a Birthday Celebration! Kitty and Matt manage to make sure he gets to QC at the right time. Check out that look of surprise!

Darrell's Birthday Surprise! At McCabe's

Darrell was very surprised with Kitty and Matt showed up at lunch at McCabe's Restaurant on 5th Ave in Naples! Matt and Lauren are visiting for the week along with Todd and Julie Keim.

2011 Elaine and Lauren's Oscar Party 10 - the Menu

Academy Awards Gala - So much fun!

February 27, 2011
Academy Awards Gala
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
127 Hours – Trail Mix
The King’s Speech – English Stilton Cheese
Passed Hors D’ouvres
Black Swan - Russian Caviar and toast points
The Social Network – Pizza Bites
First Course
The Winter’s Bone – Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Main Course
True Grit – Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
Inception – French Haricot Verts – green beans with slivered almonds
The Fighter – Irish Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary
Hollywood’s Main Event – Beef Tenderloin
Dessert
The Kids are All Right – Strawberry Cheese Cake
Toy Story 3 – Gummy Bears+
Wines produced by Francis Ford Coppola
Hosted by:
Elaine Christian and Lauren Cleek

2011 Elaine and Lauren's Oscar Party 9 - the Party

Elaine makes a toast! Lauren - on point in her ballet slippers! The Academy Awards Gala is underway!

2011 Elaine and Lauren's Oscar Party 8 - the Hosts

Matt and Lauren and Elaine - dressed in Black - on the Red Carpet!