One down, decades to go

Today is our one year anniversary! Hooray!!!

We celebrated on Saturday with a lovely dinner at our favorite Charleston restaurant, Tristan. It was a great evening! We also went on a kayaking trip down the Edisto River earlier on Saturday -- which was great!

I love my life with my true love!

Masters of the couch

Ana and One Way have won the first annual Masters of the Couch tournament, held in beautiful West Ashley, South Carolina. The tournament was held in conjunction with the Masters golf tournament on TV.

Not only is this the first time in Couching history that two have claimed the title, it is also the first time that the two competing for the win weren't husband and wife -- they were owner and pet! The wife was completely off the leader board when she admitted to judges she was called away to work.

Though One Way spent more time on the couch than Ana, she remained a viable competitor due to her passion for being on the couch and quickness to get snuggled in. Once she held the lead, longtime couch competitor Street Mutt was unable to regain her position due to the 60 lb heavy weight.

When asked about the upset, Street Mutt replied: "I was unable to claim the position. Not only is Ana a formidable opponent, but I also had to give up the round due to work interference."

Ana, who gobbled up her prize of dog food, responded with a muffled burp on whether or not she'll compete next year.

"Ana's a serious competitor," One Way said. "At one point, I was afraid to go get a sandwich because she might encroach on my position. Next year, though, I plan to get a better position which will secure a win."

At one point, the competition between the two became so fierce, that Ana tried to finish off her opponent by snuggling on top of him -- causing him to become too hot and move from the couch. But her efforts were defeated.

One Way also briefly gained ground when he told Ana to get off the couch. When she did, she gave a sorrowful look which led to her regaining her position.

What a day in couching history!

Death in the family

The Streets were rocked this weekend when Grandma Shirley of Kingstree passed in her sleep Thursday night.

Grandma Shirley Street was a guiding light for my husband and the rest of her family. She took me in like her own granddaughter. She will be missed.

She died at 72. The funeral services will held yesterday. Please keep her name in your prayers. She is with God and her husband now.

Mourner's Kaddish: (translated into English)

May His great Name grow exalted and sanctified
in the world that He created as He willed.
May He give reign to His kingship in your lifetimes and in your days,
and in the lifetimes of the entire Family of Israel,
swiftly and soon. Now say:
Amen. May His great Name be blessed forever and ever.
Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, extolled,
mighty, upraised, and lauded be the Name of the Holy One
Blessed is He.
beyond any blessing and song,
praise and consolation that are uttered in the world. Now say:
Amen
May there be abundant peace from Heaven
and life upon us and upon all Israel. Now say:
Amen
He Who makes peace in His heights, may He make peace,
upon us and upon all Israel. Now say:
Amen

One step closer to homeownership

Well, the home appraisal came back today. Now the Street family is one step closer to homeownership!!!

Now all that is left is the home inspection ... and a whole lot of paperwork.

I'm still waiting on hearing back on that job in Jacksonville. Let's hope!

Here are some more photos of the house for your viewing pleasure:

Backyard



Living room (note fire place)



Kitchen



Dining area (next to kitchen)

Mom and Dan visit Charleston

Mom and her new BF Dan came to Charleston on Sunday and stayed at the Vendue Inn (great place).

On Sunday we ate at the fantabulous restaurant called McCrady's. So good!

Then on Monday, they came over to our house for some grub a chez Street. One Way smoked some halibut, I made Tiramisu ... it was great. The tiramisu, that is.

Anyway, it was really easy to make and Mom requested I post it on the blog. So here goes:

3 eggs: separate yolks from whites; throw whites in your mixer and yolks in a bowl
1/2 cup of sugar: mix thoroughly with the yolks
8 oz. of Marscapone cheese: mix with yolk mixture about 5 min.; you may also put this over a low heat on the stove, until there is a ribbon trail left by your spoon
Then, throw a dash of sugar in the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks can be formed. Fold whites into yolk mixture.
20 lady fingers: dip lightly in coffee with a dash of liquor of you choice

Then, I did three layers with lady fingers, cheese mixture, topped with sifted cocoa powder. The last layer I also added some unsweetened chocolate shavings.

MmmmmMMMMmmmmmm