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The Days Go Rolling By
Dec. 11th, 2010 11:01 pmI've been insanely busy with the In-Laws, my profoundest apologies for not being able to keep up with anything electronic. I didn't get online but for a moment yesterday and about the same today. I'm incredibly grateful that Josh's folks are so incredibly vibrant and energetic, so few are at their age. But I'm finding I'm drooping after we drop them off at their hotel. *splat*
Small worlds - one of Josh's cousins has moved from Maryland to Everett, WA which is just over the water from us (roughly 20 minute ferry ride and a short drive). Today, she and her fiance drove up to visit. Josh's father hasn't seen his niece since she was 19, she's just a handful of years younger than we are, so this was huge stuff reunion-wise. An incredibly easy-going, informal hangout of an evening: dogs on everyone's laps, good food and great stories.
Speaking of good food, I had gotten myself wound up a bit worrying about hosting, having enough food and beverage, etc. for 5 guests (Kevin, the In-Laws, Cousin + 1). Then, wonders of wonders, my Father-in-Law showed up this morning with all the fixings for his famous Kielbasa stew. He prepped the whole thing, popped it in the crockpot and set it to cook all day. With nothing else to do, I had plenty of time to bake 6 loaves of Beer Butter Bread, which went great with the stew. The stew was absolutely delicious and best of all, I had very little to do but pop a few snacks in bowls for munching, then the same for cookies, etc. for desert.
I am a truly blessed daughter-in-law.
Small worlds - one of Josh's cousins has moved from Maryland to Everett, WA which is just over the water from us (roughly 20 minute ferry ride and a short drive). Today, she and her fiance drove up to visit. Josh's father hasn't seen his niece since she was 19, she's just a handful of years younger than we are, so this was huge stuff reunion-wise. An incredibly easy-going, informal hangout of an evening: dogs on everyone's laps, good food and great stories.
Speaking of good food, I had gotten myself wound up a bit worrying about hosting, having enough food and beverage, etc. for 5 guests (Kevin, the In-Laws, Cousin + 1). Then, wonders of wonders, my Father-in-Law showed up this morning with all the fixings for his famous Kielbasa stew. He prepped the whole thing, popped it in the crockpot and set it to cook all day. With nothing else to do, I had plenty of time to bake 6 loaves of Beer Butter Bread, which went great with the stew. The stew was absolutely delicious and best of all, I had very little to do but pop a few snacks in bowls for munching, then the same for cookies, etc. for desert.
I am a truly blessed daughter-in-law.
