Oh yeah. That's me. Party Girl! I'm going to parties. I'm throwing parties. I'm one of the cool people. I'm practically exactly like those Absolutely Fabulous girls, except without all that chain smoking and Botox stuff.

I wish.
I also wish I had a an entire fridge entirely devoted to champagne, just like the Absolutely Fabulous girls.
Wait.
On second thought, that is probably a very, very, very bad idea.

Are you taking notes - because there is going to be a quiz.
I don't think Kathy could get home fast enough - so she could get her baby-fix. Her grandson, Will, is already six months old. Will was the most popular party favor this afternoon. He had not seen me for over a month, yet jumped straight into my arms. The Genius obviously recognized an experienced Bubbe at first glance.

Kathy held the bridal shower in her garden - perfectly lovely weather (warm, but not too warm) and served a Mediterranean luncheon of Greek Salad, falafel and baklava to about 25 guests. The bride, Laura, is in navy on the far left.


I only have a #1... and my #1 reported Little Leo took a few steps this evening. Big news!



I had to get home straight-away after the shower, because DT and I were hosting a dinner for my family! My Dad and Mary, my sister, niece - and our sister-in-law from Colorado were all going to be in town (appearing one night only), so (of course) everyone gathered here.
I was outside grilling veggies early this morning - asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, green onion, peppers and roasted garlic. After grilling, I let the veggies marinate all day in a simple home-made vinaigrette... then plated the appetizer, drizzled it with a balsamic reduction and basil chiffonade.


Which was a pretty good thing... because for dinner DT and I served meager Chicken Caesar Salads except for our vegan niece, Carla... who was served lettuce and croutons, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. I baked a blackberry tart for dessert and made buttermilk ice cream (yesterday). The combo was good, but the buttermilk ice cream was lacking in creamy texture. Carla was served a Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate Bar (vegan, organic). Though the berry tart was quite lovely, Carla may have enjoyed the best dessert in the house tonight.

And I ran 3 miles this morning in my spare time.
Until my next update, I remain, your absolutely fabulous correspondent.