tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post1043823160120681653..comments2024-01-02T08:47:44.178-05:00Comments on Smart + Strong = Sexy: My first dinner partyBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-42272532625401363522008-12-22T22:55:00.000-05:002008-12-22T22:55:00.000-05:00We recently downgraded from 5 vehicles that needed...We recently downgraded from 5 vehicles that needed work to 2 that should be self sufficient, and even started in our sub zero weather, and still one heap to sell.<BR/><BR/>My hubby has a hard time realizing how much time and $ is wasted (sometimes) on fixer uppers. It's been 10 years, and he is starting to see it. yeah!!!<BR/><BR/>Your dinner party sounded fun! I was super particular when we were first married. <BR/><BR/>My mom is super organized and likes things just so. I HATED when Don's local realitives would stop by WITHOUT CALLING!! I thought that was so rude. I wanted to have everything, Just so.<BR/><BR/>That was then, this is now. I have realized over the years that there are those who don't really expect anything but company, and my "reservation only" ways cut me off from some very enjoyable things in life. People enjoy them selves most, when I am enjoying having them. <BR/><BR/>Kudos for keeping it simple. Trying to impress with cooking skills in a small house with many people turns you into a spaz BIG TIME. Trust me, I know!<BR/><BR/>We planned a huge eat in kitchen at this house for a couple of reasons...<BR/>Don likes to cook, but needs space to make his messes...<BR/>I want it to be open enough for everyone to feel relaxed....<BR/><BR/>I now live close to my side of the family, who would never come over with out giving the heads up, but I find myself missing the relaxed "everybody is welcome all the time" mindset.<BR/><BR/>I guess it's my job to loosen everyone up! I am becoming my mom AND my mother in law!!! It's cool!<BR/>(again, it's been 10 years.... I'm getting mellow in my old age "smiles")Sarah M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07504580998498244803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-38885794204465882552008-12-22T21:45:00.000-05:002008-12-22T21:45:00.000-05:00HAHA! I love you take on the auto bailout! Good po...HAHA! I love you take on the auto bailout! Good point!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad the party went off well, though! Hooray for surviving, lol!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16791257181990955117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-32963932311719334802008-12-22T15:14:00.000-05:002008-12-22T15:14:00.000-05:00Should buy GM (only cuz Hubby works at a GM dealer...Should buy GM (only cuz Hubby works at a GM dealership)!<BR/><BR/>Your party sounds wonderful! I love finger food :)Mrs. Bargain Hunting Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022763562982715675noreply@blogger.com