Pre-6 Month Tour Engagement Dinner

It seems as though it was ages ago, but the last time I got to have dinner with Tom was when we had an informal engagement dinner between his parents and mine. It was a really nice evening, full of wonderful conversation and delicious food. We went to Saffron Bistro in Pembroke, Ontario. The restaurant is fairly new to the town and is definitely worth going to, if you have the time.

We got our waitress to take a picture of the "too excited" family. It was the first time we were all together since Tom and I had announced that we were engaged. It was a really nice evening to spend with our new family and I know that Tom and I couldn't stop talking about how special the evening was.

The ambiance was highlighted with music by James Blunt and Portishead that was playing in the background while we were eating. I think that the best dish of the evening was a mushroom bruschetta that was, to steal my own words, "to die for." It was nice to spend quality time with everyone before Tom left for Afghanistan.

It was a nice way to say "see you soon" to Tom. It was definitely an emotional dinner and an emotional send off. But I think it was one of the best ways for all of us to show our support for him. You know we all miss you Tom and can't wait to see you in October.

Thinking of you ;o)