I'm linking up with Jamie today on What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving that I just booked my birthday dinner in the 58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant in the Tower!!  We could pick the 6:30 or 9 PM time.  I chose 6:30 because the sunsets at 5:30 and we want to check out the views during the sunset.  I'm SOOO excited!

This is the menu:  What would you choose?!

Glass of champagne

Choice of starters
Cream of leek and potatoes with chestnuts chips
Pan fried tiger prawn, avocado, soya and sesame dressing
Norwegian smoked salmon with a spicy vegetables tartare
Duck "foie gras", quince marmalade
Choice of main course
Seared salmon, butternut squash with rosemary
Pan seared John Dory fillet, celery and tomato confit
Roasted chicken breast, salsifis and mushrooms, Albufera sauce
Braised veal, seasonal vegetables, stew sauce
Choice of desserts
Selection of matured French cheeses
Profiterole with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce
The 58's Mont-Blanc
Variation about the chocolate Jivara
Baba with rum, whipped vanilla cream
Choice of wine on a basis of 1 bottle for 3 persons
Chateau La Pierrière (red)
Bordeaux Kressmann Monopole(white)
Les Celliers de Ramatuelle (rosé)

I'm loving the Christmas cards we just received in the mail from my sister, sweet friend Becky, my cousin Jacqueline, and my gramps and Leslie!!  Thanks gramps and Leslie for the gift and picture too!  We will be using that on our Eiffel Tower excursion!!

I'm loving that my precious new nephew Christopher is one month old....happy and healthy! :)

I'm loving that my birthday is in two days and I get to go get my hair done!!

I'm loving this new reese peanut butter banana bread recipe I found and will be making tomorrow!  (check back for an update!)

I'm loving Vonage...and how I can call home or anyone can call me at anytime. 

I'm loving my amazing fiance.  Words can't even describe what he means to me.

I'm loving 2 Broke Girls... that show is hilarious!

I'm loving all the sunshine in Malta.  Even though the air is chilly and windy... the sun is out which makes the day beautiful!

I'm loving pizza and ranch dressing night!  It makes us very happy. 

I'm loving my new book... A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers.  My all time favorite book is by her:  Redeeming Love.  If you have never read it, its a must read.  Incredible. 

I'm loving all my friends and family back home. I think of you all so often and miss you like crazy!!

Happy Hump Day!!  XOXO



Sometimes and Always

I'm linking up with Megan today on her Sometimes and Always post.

Sometimes:  I get lonely at home during the day.

Always:  I look at the clock to see if anyone back home is up yet.

Sometimes:  I look at pictures of extremely fit girls for motivation.

Always:  I decide tomorrow and eat some chocolate. 

Sometimes:  I have a whole list of ideas and projects for the day.

Always:  I spend too long on Pinterest and Facebook and don't accomplish my list.

Sometimes:  I leave the clothes in the dryer for a few days.

Always:  I restart it a few times anticipating this time I'll go get them while warm and wrinkle free.

Sometimes:  I think today is the day I'll drink more water.

Always:  I get a Diet Mt. Dew instead.

Sometimes:  Marshall has more energy then usual.

Always:  He picks on me and messes with me.

Sometimes:  I daydream of just being home with my family living a normal life.

Always:  I remember how blessed I am and that I need to treasure this time and live in the moment.

Sometimes:  I like to cook food that is messy.

Always:  I hate when stuff gets under my nails or is greasy on my fingers.

Sometimes:  I wish for a best girlfriend in Malta.

Always:  I'm grateful to have my best friend beside me. 

Sometimes:  I wish I didnt always lose Sweet Home Alabama and The Holiday movies every time I moved.

Always:  I find an alternative to watch on repeat like Wedding Planner or The Devil Wears Prada.

Sometimes:  I decide to be healthy and eat a salad.

Always:  I load it with bacon, cheese, and dressing.

Sometimes:  I want to bake for Marshall and the marines.

Always:  I eat more of it than all of them combined.

Sometimes:  We put a movie on the computer when we go to bed.

Always:  I fall asleep before the first 20 minutes.

Sometimes:  I miss my nieces and nephews so much it makes me cry.

Always:  I look at pictures of them and cry even more.

Sometimes:  I wonder how in the heck I ended up living in Malta.

Always:  I remember God's plans are awesome and bigger than anything I could ever dream or imagine!

Happy Tuesday Everyone! XOXO

P.S..... Our leave got approved and we are going to PARIS this weekend for my 30th Birthday!!!!  What a gift!  I'm so so stinkin excited!!!!