"Hope's Day" & "Mom's Day"

Last week was my 28th birthday. Interesting how as you get older, birthdays seem to be less significant? I think my kids got more excited about it than I did! But thank heavens for their enthusiasm. They make this mama feel extremely lucky and loved. All I really wanted for my bday was to go out to dinner with my family. I was in the mood for pizza, so we stopped by Fire House Pizza in Centerville for some tasty breadsticks and pizza pie. I'd spent 5 hours outside gardening (the front yard is almost completely landscaped...HALLELUJAH!), so you can see I'd gotten some sun! I also appreciated all the cards and phonecalls that I received from so many beloved friends and family. I was overwhelmed at the number of people who so thoughtfully remembered me and wished me a happy birthday! And both our parents were once again far-too-generous in their gifts. However, I took them anyway. I mean, I didn't want to be rude! :) Thanks again, everyone,or making my day special!

Carson enjoys a mouthful


Wyatt let us know: Boys on one side of the booth, Girls on the other


Then there was Mother's Day Sunday.

The day before I'd been a little bummed that I had to miss a special surprise dinner my dad was doing for my mom out in Vernal, but Brett helped get my mind off of it when he and the kids brought my breakfast into the bedroom singing, "Happy Mother's Day to you, Happy Mother's Day to You..." The kids had made me some adorable cards, and of course, Brett's card made me melt. That afternoon we enjoyed gorgeous weather, along with a tasty new recipe: Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Super-Yum! Brett was the GRILL KING, as the pork came out so tender and juicy, all you needed was a fork. No knife required! Thanks Brett & Kids, for reminding me that I am the luckiest mother in the whole entire WORLD!

purty tasty Pizza!

Marija Restaurant and Pizza
(801) 397-0226
385 N Redwood Rd

I just wanted to give a little "plug" for this sweet, family-owned Pizza place that recently planted roots across from our neighborhood on Redwood Road. It's called Marija (pronounced Mah-ree-uh).

Monday night we knew we wanted something quick for dinner while Brett, his dad, and brothers put up the shed in the backyard. We decided it was high-time we ordered from Marija's, if nothing else but to let them know we support them and are grateful that they are bringing business so close by (it's a 10-minute drive into Bountiful, so we're happy for anything more convenient). Anyway, I thought the price was competitive to the major chains and quite reasonable. We ordered 1 large combo pie with all the fixins and 2 mediums, cheese and pepperoni. I can't remember our exact total, but I seem to recall it being something like $25 and change. It was ready within 15 minutes for pick-up (from what I understand they are hoping to offer a delivery service sometime within the next month, but for us, pick-up couldn't be closer!).

I spoke to the owners while a polite employee rang up my order. This husband-wife team were delightful to visit with. They were happy and jolly, speaking with a beautiful thick accent. They told me they have lived in America for ten years, but originally came from Croatia, across the Adriatic Sea from familiar boot-shaped Italy.

I have to say we thoroughly enjoyed the food--in fact, in true-blogger fashion, I was wishing I'd taken a picture of the pies for the blog, but now all I've got to show for our meal are three empty boxes. What can I say? The pizza was hot 'n good and went quickly! We will definitely be ordering from there again.

Anyway, if you live in the Foxboro area (or even if you don't) give Marija's a try sometime. Until then, just know "Ja to volim!" (Croatian for "I liked it!")