Good morning, everyone! Sounds like yesterday was a winner for all of us. Nice to hear that everything worked out so well.
Our dinner was excellent. Unfortunately, it's hard to rely on someone who doesn't follow through on helping. Namely our grandson. He was to come early to help get stuff ready. Thankfully, Bert & I had gotten everything prepped in advance, as well as doing the charcuterie board and veggie tray. Bert had sliced the ham in advance and I made the carrot cake, as well as supervised preparing the scallop potatoes & pineapple casserole. Grandson only had to cook the sliced carrots and cauliflower. So much for all this extra help he was giving us. I've already agreed with Bert that this was the last time we are taking on the work and expense of a holiday dinner. Now just hold me to that.
Of course it was a bummer watching everyone eat that beautiful honey baked ham while I got to ear leftover warmed up salmon. I did steal a small bite or 2 of ham. There's lots of leftovers, but alas, I can't have the ham in any shape or form. I was mad at Bert when I found out he gave the ham bone to Wes. I wanted it for flavor in split pea soup.
My family is on a mission and I could use your help too. Seems like a lot of what I can eat is actually what you would eat on a diet. The last thing I need is diet food. I lost 10 lbs in 5 days in the hospital! I need fattening type foods. I personally could live on pasta, but I can't do that either. Lots of fresh veggies are fine, but I need something fattening to go with them, while still being things I can eat. This is very frustrating!!!
Bill - I too watched the Beach Boys special last night and agree with you that some of the artists left a lot to be desired. Behaving my inner self, I was only able to tap my feet to that wonderful music. I have to watch the last half hour though, as Bert could not miss Blacklist.
Dave - My other favorite skit for SNL was interviewing the evil one from Alladan talking about THE BOY here in Florida messing with Disney. That totally cracked me up. I actually went back and watched it twice. It was that funny. Henceforth deathSantis will be known as THE BOY!!!!!
Lee - Now that the housing market is picking up by you, do you still have any friends that you haven't moved into the neighborhood yet? Better get to work before they run out of houses.
Kathie - Sounds like you had a nice day with the family, as did you, Bill.
I see by the clock it's almost the noon hour. Time to find something I can eat for lunch, other than rabbit food! Have a fantastic Monday, gang!