Buon Appetito

Hi, Amanda,

I hope you had a good weekend away. My chili is done (I am having friends over Wednesday), and my mimosa is almost empty, so I am ready to hit the shower and pack for my overnight with S and C. My brother-in-law invited a colleague over for dinner who, like me, loves everything Italian but, unlike me, actually is Italian! She is coming with her boyfriend and--get this--dinner in tow! Apparently she's bringing 3 different Italian dishes for dinner. I can't wait. I made peanut butter chocolate bars for dessert and will bring those along with my appetite. I'm really looking forward to it.

The first half of my weekend (I really love 3-day weekends!) has been good. I had dinner with my cousin, D (the other cousin D's younger sister) on Friday night and then we went to the craft store together. Yesterday I ran errands, visited with my parents, and relaxed. I let myself sleep in yesterday and today and I feel rested. Good thing, I suppose, since I never really sleep well at L's. As you know, though, I am willing to sacrifice the sleep for the smiling faces and my auntie time.

Hope to read all about your weekend when I get back. Take care.

Love, Barb