Excited!

I'm so excited! This weekend is my birthday and we are having a few friends over on Saturday night to celebrate. I am planning to make turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, an appetizer and of course dessert. I am crossing my fingers that my new table will arrive in time (although I don't think I'm that lucky). I am using this uber fancy punch bowl that I received as a gift for our wedding, but have never used before to make a cider-tea alcoholic punch. I figured I might as well bring it out since I have punch cups from Carl's grandmother now.

I am really enjoying the fall weather since we've returned from Florida. Last night for dinner we tried a pasta with a pumpkin sauce...noone liked it, except for Laney. Tonight, we're making an autumn veggie stew. Hopefully that will turn out better than last nights meal. I even remembered to buy bread for the side. I almost lost the bread to my curious doggy as he was sniffing my groceries when I brought them home the other day.

The girls have been helping me walk Slate and have enjoyed "taking care of him" so far. He's a great walker, and doesn't pull on the leash, so we'll let Laney or Alie hold his leash for small portions of the walk. They have loved to play with him and pet him and are always wondering where he is. He on the other hand is learning that eating Barbie shoes is a no no. He does love them, and especially enjoys the enthusiasm they have for feeding him. If they had their way, he'd be eating milkbones all day long. He's really been a great addition to our family.