Hi Everyone. Becky and I did make it to the shower, almost on time. Google maps gave us some bad directions. As far as showers go, this is one I certainly will not forget. Our cousin is a riot, so we were laughing the whole time. The food was pretty awful, but Becky made a nice meal later that night. We had sole and swordfish meuniere, Mom's eggplant sticks, summer and zucchini squash, and the lone failure, risotto cakes. They got really overcooked because we were waiting for my dad to come in from work. Today we had linguine and clams, arugula salad and crusty bread. So yummy!
Vickie -- How was karate?
Laura, you should join Glynis & I on the "What Are You Reading" thread....lots of good info.
Thanks! I have posted there on rare occasions, but I will try to check it out more regularly.
Kathy -- I'm sorry your MIL is still having a difficult time. Other than that sad visit, though, it sounds like you had a pretty good weekend...surprise visit from Kyle, a solid Saints victory, and oysters. I really need to get some oysters soon. You and Sheryl are killing me.
I hate the fact that dinner is always planned by me.
I TRY to get input, but the response is always, "I don't know..." They sure know what they don't want though!! I hope Matthew had fun!
So we were pathetic last night.
Don't feel pathetic. It took Becky, John and I at least three or four planned nights out to actually go out, and I think we still may have stayed home that time except that John was already in the city. It is just so much easier to stay home.
Sara made a no bake triple layer mud pie that was out of this world. I'll need to get that recipe!!
Yes you do and then you need to come share it with us! That sounds amazing.
SOme friends came by this mornign to return a pan and she had it filled with blueberry buckle.
Those are some nice friends!! Yes, you can definitely make corn bread and muffins with the cornmeal. If it is a coarsely ground cornmeal, you can put it in your food processor and make it finer if you like. Also, do you have a recipe for the blueberry buckle? I have my grandmother's recipe, but I think there is something missing because it didn't come out right. I would love to compare another good recipe.
So Nancy, when you want to tell Buddy off, Do you say " Eat Polenta " instead of Eat Dirt?!
Ugadog, welcome back and thanks for posting the recipe!
Wendie -- I get confused too. And so, that is all I remember from here right now.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! We have an extra day tomorrow here (except from skating...there are no holidays from skating) so I am looking forward to relaxing and taking it easy with the kids.
Score! 
I love you guys...our conversations crack me up!
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