La Costa

Today Shay and I stopped on our way home from the mechanics to eat at a little Mexican restaurant called

La Costa.

852 East State Street American Fork

Months before I had met up with a friend of mine, Patty, to have lunch there. She had highly recommended the place and said the food reminded her of her mother's cooking (that is probably the greatest complement ever!). I remember thinking that the food was heavenly. I loved that they brought out a yummy side of refried beans w/ the chips and salsa too! So, as Shay and I were driving home from the car shop, I decided to turn into this restaurant and forgo cooking dinner at home. We both were so grateful for my quick decision! The food was better than I remembered it. Just check out Shay's platter below and my burrito in front of his.

 

It was scrumptious to say the least!

So if you are in American Fork, and craving Mexican food, I would highly recommend stopping at La Costa for dinner.

Today we invited Shay's family over for Sunday dinner. 

Luckily Shay's parents, two of his brothers, a girlfriend, 

his sister, a brother-in-law, and 4 children were able to come! 

(Shay comes from a family of 8 kids

--which sometimes makes it difficult to get everyone together at the very same time) 

It is always fun to have the "McDaniels" over!  

We spent time chatting and playing games together.

   

At one point during the evening, while the adults were sitting around chatting, I noticed that our nephew Christian was creating something on my whiteboard in our office/tutoring room.  

I never did look at what he drew until recently.

  

I never laughed so hard.  

I guess Christian is ready for summer break!

Easter for "La Luce"

I couldn't resist this cute dog bonnet for Lucy Lou.

It is so cute to see her in it!

It does take awhile for Lucy to accept that it is going to stay on her head

but once she does.......she's all smiles.

Ok, who couldn't love this face!!!