13 Months of Sunshine.

#8- Today I Learned...
That sometimes you just need a break from life.

Brightest Moon of the Year by S.Dey

I woke up this morning and looked around my four walls. I thought of how exhausted and stressed out I am and decided I should take a day off- which meant playing hooky for the day! So I went back to sleep promising myself that "I will try again tomorrow". Today coincidently was the brightest moon of the year so I spent the day baking and cooking ready to throw my family a beautiful Barbecue get together. I strung lights on the Gazebo and hung little paper lanterns along the fence. I also bought my record player down from my room and into the backyard. (highly recommend ELO's Out of the Blue record)  Mmmmmm yum and scented candles! With swift graceful movements and spontaneous planning the party was set for motion. I made corn dogs, Tacos, fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, kabobs,  and feta cheese salad. For dessert I made a New York style cheese cake and Chocolate mousse


really easy and equally yummy Chocolate Mousse recipe I used:

Ingredients:
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
5 large egg yolks
2 cups whipping cream, whipped1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
2 Tablespoons rum




Instructions:
1. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler.
2. Stir rum into whipped cream.
3. Add eggs yolks, coffee, and vanilla to the melted chocolate.
4. Fold chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Pour into individual dessert glasses. Let set for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

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The barbecue was a huge success! my family had a great time watching the stars in the grass covered in blankets (It was a bit chilly) munching on chocolate covered peanuts and dried apricots ( I had to buy 7 packages of both kind due to my insanely huge family 12 and one on the way ) listening to Nat King Cole and The Platters- it was magical. It was a great break from the chaos we all have been feeling lately, especially after the fight yesterday! 

So blog readers if you need an excuse to throw a party, why not throw a elegant back yard party for Mother's day? I highly recommend trying the chocolate mousse IT'S HEAVEN! 

As we laid in the grass listening to the crickets chirp I managed to take some pictures of Mr. Bright Moon...

My advice to you, Blog readers, Is to stop and smell the roses once in a while. I know this has been said time and time before but it's 100% true. This life is moving way to fast, before we notice the day has gone by its night time. Before we even start to enjoy the night life- it's day time... Why don't we live to love, live to laugh, and live to saver each moment of this chaotic life one day at a time.

Chocolate mousse in the sky with diamonds,

Susanne Dey.