Joyful Julie!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, by Leigh Anne

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Last week I mentioned that I was in charge of the appetizers for our annual Beach Babes and their Boys Valentine dinner - a 13 year tradition. All of my Beach Babe friends are great cooks (o.k., except maybe Julie, whose husband William does all the cooking at their house) But Julie makes up for her lack of cooking skills in so many ways.

So before I share my appetizer recipes I want to share Julie.

I have known Julie for over 21 years and I can honestly say that Julie looks the same today as she did when I first met her. Julie does not age! (Even though she just celebrated her “Sexty” birthday!) Julie’s now grown children with children of their own use to babysit for my children. Julie is an amazing woman - there has never been anyone like Julie and never will be again. Julie gets more joy and fun out of life than anyone I know.

What Julie lacks in cooking skills she makes up for in your gracious heart and gracious living. Julie’s house is a revolving house of hospitality - no matter what time of day or what day of the week if you stop by Julie’s house the dining room table is set in full - china, chargers, crystal, silverware, candles etc. - ready for a meal and for you.

When we arrived at Julie’s house for our Valentine Dinner every square inch of her beautiful 112 year old house in the Hawthorne area of SE Portland was decorated for the holiday and our party. I think she has more Valentine decorations than most of us have Christmas decorations.

Julie adds her special touch to all she does. The house was ablaze in candles, there were at least a dozen heart shaped balloons surrounding the mantle and every flat surface of the house had hearts, bears, and other pretty decorations.

Everyone needs a friend like Julie and I am so blessed to have her as my friend!

Now for the appetizers.

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