Greasy Mummy Dogs made with refrigerated bread stick dough and hot dogs. I made these for the kids and they were a hit. For the grownups there were homemade chicken nuggets, Caesar salad and a yummy corn/sausage chowder. And lots of appetizers too like South Georgia Caviar , spider deviled eggs (Sunset magazine– so cute- thanks, Sandra!) and a veggie tray. It seemed like so much food, but it went really fast. Here’s a view of the carnage:
After the food, cake and present opening, we went to our decrepit neighborhood bowling alley where I forgot to bring the camera! We bowled two games and I don’t think Max broke 30 on either game, but he was smiling from ear to ear the whole time, so who cares about the score anyway? (BTW, bowling is expensive! $80 for eight people to bowl two games. Wow!) The bowling alley is decrepit, but kind of cool. It is a true midcentury relic. It’s called Fireside Lanes and the lounge is so cool. Great pendant lamps hanging from a black ceiling and a big din0-rock fireplace that is probably never lit anymore. I should really get some photos for my neglected flickr group.

What I really want to learn how to do is to throw a party and not have it throw me! There was a time in my life (when I was a SAHM), that I was able to do this. Since becoming a full-time working mommy, it has become so hard. I may be holding myself to the same standards I had during that earlier period. It’s hard to know for sure. Our own experience is so subjective, isn’t it? I may be too hard on myself…or I may really be a slacker who is too easily overwhelmed by tasks that other women don’t struggle with at all. Anyway, I will focus my memory on Max’s giant grin and his obvious delight and I will try to learn ways to entertain that don’t involve me getting into an absolute tizzy!

In other news, Cissette got the nicest little parcel from her benefactor, Princess Nimble-Thimble! Look at this beautiful little shawl! Thank you so much, Danielle! She loves it! Do you see the little box at Cissette’s feet? Danielle made that too and a super cute card that didn’t make it into the picture. This shawl is so soft and lovely. I can’t wait to try it on her with her black outfit. Unfortunately, that new black skirt requires some alterations, so that might be a while! Anyway, I love it and I think you can see that little Wendy loves it too! I see squabbles ahead!