Sunday was a wild day. I had planned a Valentine’s luncheon with my Hubby, my cousin Janet, and our friend Michele. We dined on Lobster, broccoli and homemade macaroni and cheese. You should have seen me in the kitchen this morning! I made a white sauce, and then added the three cheeses, whisking constantly to make the sauce for the macaroni! I felt like Julia Child! I had Hubby taste the sauce and he pronounced it totally unlike boxed Mac & Cheese, so I knew I had scored, as he really hates that!
I knew there would be a lot of dishes later on, so I actually did two sink-fulls of cooking dishes, as I had almost used every pot in the house to make this delicacy! Then I set the table, and all during this time I was letting dogs in and out and walking Bogey too.
Janet and Michele arrived and we sat down to our feast! It just doesn’t get any better than Lobster! The conversation was great and we joked and laughed and had a super time. At the end of the meal, Michele brought out her contribution…the most wonderful cupcakes ever!
Bogey’s parent’s arrived shortly afterward, just missing out on the cupcakes! They were so happy to see Bogey and he was sooooo happy to see them too! They came in and told us all about their trip, which included some truly amazing experiences along the Costa Rica coastline and through the Panama Canal!
Best of all they remembered that I love the Costa Rican coffee and they brought me two bags full! They also brought us the best, smoothest Rum that Hubby and I have ever sipped. This is not the sort of thing you want to mix with coca cola. It is a premier Rum that is best for sipping like a liquor!
Soon they scooped up Bogey, and all his stuff and then off they went. Janet and Michele stayed a little bit longer and then, they too departed.
After everyone had gone, Greta, Arnie, Anneliese and Fritz all settled down, and Hubby and I sat down in our chairs and the house was quiet! It was in that moment that I realized just how tired I was.
However, it was a great day all around and I realized that what the Beatles sang in one of my favorite songs, was so true….
“and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love….you make”
Happy Valentine’s Day, Maribeth! Sounds like a lovely day!
P.S. Also, thank you for the e-card!
What a nice day ! We didn’t do anything special because we had never celebrated Valentine’s day it didn’t exist in the past. However Mr. G. brought me a cute flower arrangement with roses. Even if you want to ignore Valentine’s day it’s impossible now. All the shops are full with decorations and on TV there are Valentine’s games etc.
Sounds like a great day! Even though afterward you feel soooo tired, it´s such a great feeling when everything came together and everyone had a good time. I´m sure your friends were very thankful for the great meal!
Have a good week Maribeth!
Sounds lovely, but where are the pictures? Love YOU, Mel
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers..it is for all the ones we love, too. Sounds like some super mac and cheese. I made a home made pizza the other night using low fat sausage, 2% milk cheese and lots of veggies. The pizza dough in the can like biscuits is good; however I don’t remember the calorie count.
Sounds like a fun day 😀
Yes, thank you for the e-card! I forgot to say so! And thanks for having me up…it was the best VD I’ve had in a long time! Here’s what I had to say about it:
http://fondofsnape.com/?p=3316