"L" is for LOVE.
Twenty-three years. Twenty-three years! We've been married for 23 years today.
As Matthew would say, "Oh. My. Cow!"
So, for our big celebration we decided to go to dinner somewhere where we NEVER go but always WANT to go. Come on, why not? We'll only celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary once so we pulled out all the stops and went to dinner at La Caille!
Let me explain La Caille. Nestled in the foothills of Salt Lake City, La Caille, I SWEAR, used to be somewhere in France and somehow they carved it out of the french countryside (probably the Loire Valley), flew it across the ocean, and plunked it right down in the foothills of Utah. It's an adorable french chateau surrounded by vineyards and peacocks. (Click here.) The food is known for being delicious and expensive. Verrry expensive. (Case in point: one of the menu items said "Financing Available." Get the picture?) Thus, we never go. But this was a big night dedicated to romance!
Yes, "L" is for LOVE.
So, I looked forward to it for 2 weeks. The night finally arrived (last night) and I got all gussied up and carefully loaded my camera into my big ol' purse. The night was gorgeous; it was snowing the biggest most beautiful flakes of snow. When we drove into La Caille it was like a winter-wonderland. Beautiful beyond description! I couldn't wait to get my camera out and get some most magnificent photos of our one evening at beautiful, snowy La Caille.
We were promptly seated in a cozy little corner right next to a fireplace which was roaring with a crackling fire. We were surrounded by windows that looked out over the vineyard, full of grazing geese and glistening snow. I was thrilled. I was going to get some really great photographs of our special evening. The scenery and ambiance simply couldn't be any better.
We got settled into our seats and I reached into my bag and took out my camera. Boy, was I ever glad I had decided to pack my big Canon 5D Mark II instead of my point and shoot. This was truly an occasion for my ultimate camera.
Soon, a server brought us a warm just-out-of-the-oven baguette and a plate of the most adorable butter! Yes, apparently butter can be adorable! It was shaped like two roses and was adorned with a real rose leaf! Yes indeed, the time had come to start with the photos. John picked up the plate of "butter art," I aimed my camera at him holding the plate, and "click," I got my first shot. Of course I wanted to take an immediate look at my first picture of the night so I hit the back button to view it in the LCD screen.
But much to my horror instead of the photo, I saw this: "No CF Card"
"L" is for LOSER.
Loser in the biggest way.
I suddenly remembered that my CF card was sitting at home next to my computer exactly where I had left it so that I could transfer the pics from it to my Mac that I had taken at our Relief Society/YW birthday dinner/fashion show three nights earlier!!!!
So, there we were. Left with only the cameras on our cel phones. In some cases, for people who have NICE and NEW cel phones, this wouldn't be too big of a problem. But, you see, John and I both own cel phones from the Jurassic Period. I'm talking .0001 mega pixels. Our kids make fun of our phones. Srsly.
So here they are. Our cel phone pictures from our glorious and once-in-a-lifetime evening at La Caille.
The "Rose Butter" (partly eaten).
John eating a delicious cracker with a well-endowed waitress behind him. I do believe that the pre-requisite to working at La Caille is you have to wear at least a "quadruple D" bra and have a 10-inch cleavage. I would never stand a chance if I applied for a job there - they'd laugh me right out of the place.
The fire. Boy, what beautiful details this camera catches! Makes you feel like you are right there, next to it.
My $60+ plate of scallops with carrot stick, asparagus stick, and lemon. Oh, and some rice too.
And here is the photo that John took of ME standing out in front of the chateau showing off the beautiful scenery:
You don't see it? Well, that's because it doesn't exist. That is what happens when John forgets to hit the "save to phone" button after he takes a picture.
End of my story.
10 comments:
LOL! I'm sorry! Hopefully the food was good :p
What I want to know is, was going to La Caille John's idea or yours, if you know what I mean ;) That would be a dream come true for Tom. He likes the "scenery"
I can hardly stop laughing to write this, only because that is the story of my life!! Sooo many times I forget the card, but more likely the story is a dead battery. I do love La Caille, and I even know a couple of the waitresses there from my bowling days. I love the atmosphere there more than I love the food, but the food is still great. You know, someday you will look back fondly on those pictures and remember them way better than if you had taken them with the fancy shmancy camera. Go figure!
Believe it or not, it was MY idea to go there. Although, on our way home John did admit, "The waitresses weren't as. . . big as I thought they would be," and then quickly (and a bit sheepishly) followed that with "not that I was looking or anything! I'm just saying."
Oh, that just makes me laugh! But at least you could kind-of see the food! Still not as bad as taping a Jazz game over the China Trip....aaargh.
p.s. A thought just came to me--spare memory cards on sale at Costco right now! :)
You are a very good story teller, Maryanne. I was on the edge of my seat, building up to possibly the restaurant staff telling you that photography is not allowed of their food because it's top secret or something. I am so bummed for you! And that buttery sure did look lovely, even if on your phone. I wouldn't have done that most likely. Happy anniversary, in any case. You two make a darling couple and I'm so thrilled to be distantly related to the two of you. Cheers!
I laughed so hard I nearly followed through...TMI I know but that is what having 4 kids does! Maryanne, firstly Congratulations on your anniversary, and secondly aside from the camera fiasco I hope you had a lovely time....aside from the phone camera and obvious distractions!! Classic, as one of the ladies above says you will eventually look back and laugh at this!!
It's good to see you make use of the word "srsly". It's a good word isn't it?
Thank goodness you got those RS pix, though.
I am camera impaired. I finally bout the Canon Rebel and have not used it. Not once. This is because one month before I also purchased the tiniest little ($100 ish) Nikon point and shoot. It is smaller than my (dino) cell phone. I always have it and don't have to remember to take it.
Some day I will play with the big one. And carry the big bag to go with it.
Fun evening. 23 years! We are at 23 in Dec.
Barrett and I went to La Caille once when we were dating. A most generous mission mother took us and I have never had such delicacies do a dance on my tastebuds since then. Oh, heaven! It was summer time and we walked around with the peacocks. I had a patient once who had her daughter's wedding reception there. It was 40k. Yep. (I admit though...I'd've taken the moulah)
Glad I'm not the only one who ends up without a camera sometimes!
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