Puppies!

For the past month I have been fostering two puppies for German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption.  From the very beginning, I told the folks at GSRA to send me the old cooter dogs, as I am just not into chasing puppies or young dogs around.  That is how I ended up with Roxie and Jake...both 10 years old.

Well--the rescue became a little desperate, and because 2009 is my year of 'YES' I decided to take them in for a bit.  They have been EXHAUSTING, but Ruby (the dark one) and Hazel (the light one) are just so full of love--and they think I am awesome to boot :)

Roxie really has taken to the little girls.  She mothers them a bit--it is too cute.  Jake is terrified, and runs away every time one of them bites at his tail---I think he just doesn't know what to do with them.  I will say goodbye to these guys in 2 weeks.  Although I will be a little excited to have my life back, I'm going to miss these two little poopers!

BTW:  they have been names for my two grandmothers:  Ruby McLean and Hazel Anderson

Southern Style Dinner Party

Last Saturday night January 10th I had the largest dinner party to date at Chez Laurie--31 folks!  The theme was 'Southern Style' and my sweet mom and I spent two solid days cooking up a storm. Here was the menu:

fried chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas, butter beans, corn muffins, potato salad, biscuits, corn pudding, mac and cheese and barbeque!

This was one of the best parties I have ever had--I had a blast!  I think this was because all the cooking was done beforehand, so I was able to relax, drink wine and really enjoy myself.  All the food went off without a hitch, and everyone really seemed to have a good time.

See picture link on the right!