What a wonderful day it was! Even though I always ask that it be no big deal, Chuck and the kids always make it just perfect. This one was no exception. We headed down to Denver to eat at our favorite sushi joint - Hapa Sushi. Always a delicious treat! I only like to eat out at places where I can't replicate the food at home. And I definitely cannot replicate any of these incredible items.
These are called: Magic Mushrooms. They are neither mushrooms or sushi. They are a piece of cooked salmon wrapped around a piece of avocado, topped with a Japanese spicy aoli. Mmmm! My mouth is watering just writing about it! Thankfully, Bennett drove up from The Springs to join us for the special occasion and his first Hapa experience!
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This gorgeous store happened to be across the street from our restaurant. I had heard alot about it and always wanted to go and since it was Mother's Day, no one could say "no" to me. It was everything it was hyped up to me and more!
Every space was meticulously decorated. The architecture of the building only added to it's grandeur. We had a blast walking through the 4 story store picking out our favorite things in each vignette.
We sat in gorgeous mock bathrooms.
We pined for things we couldn't have, but wanted none-the-less.
And we saw great art! Always a bonus in my book.
And the icing on the cake was this GORGEOUS rain coat Chuck and Chloe bought for me. It is truly a luxury (a soft, comfortable, name-brand one) that I will cherish for years to come! Believe it or not, it had either been raining or snowing so much this spring that a raincoat is was actually a very appropriate gift this season.
I typically despise this obligatory holiday marked on our calendars only because of Hallmark sentimentality. I cherish my kids beyond words and I know they love me - they show it every day in every way. I don't need a day to make it official. But I do so appreciate all the effort and care my sweet family puts into making it a special day out of the abundance of love in their collective hearts.
