We've had the pleasure of a visit with our Dear Son #2, Geoffrey and his wife Cindy, daughters Katherine (18) and Kimberley (15) along with Dear Son #1, Tim. Tim arrived last Wednesday (he's been in and out with us since the end of November) and Geoff and family arrived on Thursday. It was wonderful that the four of them were able to stay in my friend Mary's condo, just the second door down from us. I had thought to rent room in a nearby hotel, but this was even more convenient! Great Big Thanks to Mary!
Since I was still struggling with that virus (or whatever it is) I gave them grocery money and said I would provide dinner each evening, but for the rest they had to take care of themselves, which they are very well able to do.
For Thursday I had made a big pot of chilli, which is a traditional meal for arriving guests. Easy to make ahead, and better tasting the longer it simmers. Friday we went out to Golden Corral where everyone can choose whatever they want to eat. The food is good there, but if you go there quite often, it gets a little boring, as the buffet is always the same, but does have good variety.
Saturday we had hamburgers scheduled, but they stopped at a Wendy's on their way home from a hike and had burgers, so I made (Sunday's) lasagne instead. Sunday we had the burgers. I had bought the special, big burgers from Sprout's--very good! And then on Monday I went all out with a very nice meal--fresh small tomatoes, cut up cucumbers, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, oven-roasted brussels sprouts, pork medallions with stuffing, pie (pecan/cranberry) and ice cream for dessert. It all turned out really well and was a wonderful New Year's dinner for us.
Yesterday they left around 10:15a.m. to return the rental car to the airport and catch their flight to Vancouver. They called in the evening to let us know they were safe and snug at home again, with the wood burning in the fireplace. It was especially nice that we had temperatures in the 70's while they were here, about 10º above average for this time of year. They're already planning to come back next year around the same time.
Most of the visiting was around the table (7 of us at mealtimes) or sprawled in the living room. Kimberley is just about asleep on the couch, you can see only the top of her head. But we also spent several hours at the pool, relaxing, reading and swimming. We had a VERY GOOD time together!
Since I was still struggling with that virus (or whatever it is) I gave them grocery money and said I would provide dinner each evening, but for the rest they had to take care of themselves, which they are very well able to do.
For Thursday I had made a big pot of chilli, which is a traditional meal for arriving guests. Easy to make ahead, and better tasting the longer it simmers. Friday we went out to Golden Corral where everyone can choose whatever they want to eat. The food is good there, but if you go there quite often, it gets a little boring, as the buffet is always the same, but does have good variety.
Saturday we had hamburgers scheduled, but they stopped at a Wendy's on their way home from a hike and had burgers, so I made (Sunday's) lasagne instead. Sunday we had the burgers. I had bought the special, big burgers from Sprout's--very good! And then on Monday I went all out with a very nice meal--fresh small tomatoes, cut up cucumbers, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, oven-roasted brussels sprouts, pork medallions with stuffing, pie (pecan/cranberry) and ice cream for dessert. It all turned out really well and was a wonderful New Year's dinner for us.
Yesterday they left around 10:15a.m. to return the rental car to the airport and catch their flight to Vancouver. They called in the evening to let us know they were safe and snug at home again, with the wood burning in the fireplace. It was especially nice that we had temperatures in the 70's while they were here, about 10º above average for this time of year. They're already planning to come back next year around the same time.
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