Time of Merriment and more

Since we've been married, Danny and I have enjoyed entertaining a few times thanks to all our fabulous wedding gifts!



Last week we had "A Time of Merriment" with 2 other couples. We were really looking forward to an evening with close friends, and I was excited to host a grown-up, sophisticated, triple-date dinner party. Dinner was a hit thanks to Janie Riddiough's artichoke dip recipe and Eve Medina's Pampered Chef inspiration. All was going smoothly until Danny brought out the after-dinner entertainment: sponge animals. Remember when you were little and you bought those capsules you put in hot water -- and soon the capsule dissolves and you have an animal shape? Yes, that was what my husband thought would make great entertainment at our dinner party. Actually, as much as I scoffed, even I enjoyed watching my capsule turn into a safari animal! Then, the boys started daring each other to swallow one of the capsules (I won't name who actually DID swallow one cough--Geoff--cough) and the sophistication of our party took another dive. There sure were a lot of laughs though!


Sunday night we had 5 First Covenant youths over who will be going away to college for the first time. It was another night of good food (thanks again, Janie and Eve!) and lots of laughs with good friends. It was so fun to hear about the mixture of fear and excitement they all feel about going to college for the first time. We are excited for them and the wide open road of possibilities they face!

We are having so much fun hosting people in our home, and maybe someday I'll get brave enough to make more than one specific meal when friends come over!