And a good time was held by all

A small dinner party was held here last night to celebrate the Sweet One’s mublety-mublety birthday (a gentleman does not ask a lady’s true age, but this observer must say that she looks far younger than her age) and was quite a lot of fun. The cake was particularly good:

Bill and Viv check out the cake

The main dish, cooked by yours truly, was an ambition effort into the land of Emeril Lagasse, a three part effort called Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Light Pan Sauce and Braised Celery. Trust me, it was more difficult than it sounds, but the end result was very tasty. Probably would have been easier had I seen the show on which it was prepared but I needed a chicken and mushroom dish that could be set up before the company arrived. Vivian’s friend Aggar brought a choice Sausage and Peppers side dish, Vivian’s sister Nancy C. brought the green salad, and Nancy D. came through with a cheesy zuccini casserole.

Nancy D. also brought Guesstures and we had fun while the Ladies beat the Men badly.

Who all came, you ask? Here’s a couple of shots:

<img src="http://www.billsaysthis.com/images/odds/all1_v_bday_802.jpg" alt="One view of the guests" height="200"    Another view of the guests

Best of all, the Sweet One had a wonderful day. Considering how great she treats me every day, it’s little enough that I can do in return.