Mama papa lithuania

My first time having Lithuanian food was with Katherine.  We walked down Alameda's Park Street to a seemingly hole in the wall restaurant. However, once you walk inside Mama Papa Lithuania the atmosphere is warm. homey, and cozy -- like it was YOU who has just been invited to join THEIR dinner.

There is obviously a lot of pride and thoughtfulness put into preparing these dishes. It shows not only in the taste, but the enthusiasm of everyone who works there.

Potato Pancakes

Cabbage Rolls

Best Birthday Date Ever

Sarah treated me to the best birthday date ever.  Who needs a man, when you got a lady love like her? First we had brunch at The Treehouse.  

There is an ACTUAL tree house inside the restaurant for the kiddos.

A five year old overheard Sarah giving me some birthday presents and so decided to make me a cake made out of blocks.

Then we perused some shops, as we so love to do.

Next, we got our arts and crafts on at Glow Candle Lounge.

First you pick your wax pieces.

My haul.

Sarah's candle, of course!

Next, you affix them to your candle base shape.

Then you break the pieces of wax.

The little wax chunks go inside the candle mold.

Filled to the top!

Lastly you decide what scent you want and the mold is filled with scented wax.

It's left to cool and then it's done!
Behold... my finished candle, which smelled like rain <3

Not even pictured was the fabulous surprise dinner we had at SP2 with Erik, Jonathan, and Russell. What I ever did to deserve a day like this, I don't know!