Good friends & food made for a perfect evening

A group of us have been trying to synchronize our schedules for months.

Ya know what? Sometimes you just have to do it.

Take the leap out of your busy schedule and box off a few hours for friends.

That's just what we did.

3 of the folks I've been out with many times before. A few years ago it seemed everywhere I wound up, I'd see Mark, Chris, and Erin.

The 4th person I've known for years, but having opposite schedules, never see or have the chance to socialize. What a breath of fresh air finally hanging out with Hollie.

And if that was not enough, the Chop House food divine. One of the best steaks I've ever eaten in my life.

Our server a dream. No one ever had an empty glass or were in need of a thing! And the tall tales just kept getting taller and rolling along.

The night did not end there. A little Barley House and then Blind Pig to make the evening complete.

Mix in music, funny stories, people watching and the Olympics.

A sure fire recipe for fun and frivolity.

I am overwhelmed and swamped. I have more on my plate now than I have ever had there. I do not see the end in sight but will never give up hope.

I am so thankful that God gave me the peace of mind to leave the chaos and clutter behind for a few hours, not feel guilty and just enjoy the company of good friends.

Congratulations Kay & Tyson!

I'd like to congratulate two members of our church choir who are expecting their first child.

What a joy! Babies! Kay and Tyson have been in our choir now I'm guessing almost a year if not more! Two of the nicest people I've ever met.

Our Pastor was kind enough to let us use the church Rectory to have our little shindig after Choir Mass.

Dave, our Choir Director, took the reins and got the ball rolling for what turned out to be a memorable event.

It was such fun preparing for today's shower. Mom and I have found our second calling if my day job falls through--party planning!

They just have the tiniest clothes, the cutest decorations when it involves little babies!

We bought these tiny bottles and baby shoes, filled them with candy in the shape of rattles and wrapped them in pink and blue netting! Quite happy with the final product!

Susan made the most delicious fruit extravaganza: a baby carriage formed from a watermelon! Inside the carriage contained a smorgasbord of various fruits!

Could not let an event go by without including something "Indians!" We got them the most adorable Cleveland Indians' tiniest fan shirt and Slider shirt! I told Kay, boy or girl, Indians' stuff is universal!

Every one's efforts today made our little gathering quite festive!

We wish good health, happiness, and prosperity to Kay, Tyson, and their little bundle of joy!