"Once we clearly acknowledge the soul, we can learn to hear it's cries. - Dallas Willard, Renovation Of The Heart."

It takes courage to pursue our dreams. It takes time and patience to unearth buried treasure. But I believe with all my heart that we must do both.

3.13.2010

Friday dinner fun






My oldest son Brian called and asked if he and his girlfriend Abby could come over and make dinner. A fiesta dinner. Well what do you think my answer was?????
It was so much fun watching my kids make dinner.
I was so excited about sitting down and eating a meal I did not prepare I forgot to take pictures of the food on the fiestaware!!!
It was yummy!!!
I'm thinking we should start a new tradition.
Friday Fiesta night!!!
With them cooking!!

23 comments:

Jane Farr said...

Looks like a great Friday night in your house Mary! Each stage of parenting has its challenges and rewards, and to me, this is a reward to be savored! :)

Unknown said...

Looks great! How fun : ) I was telling my teen daughter the other day that after she left home, she should expect us every Sunday for a meal : )

Denise said...

Sounds like a great time sweetie.

Eden said...

What I really like about today's kids (well 20's) is that the guys are stepping up!!! Not that the girls aren't doing work too, but the guys aren't afraid to be seen in the kitchen anymore! Looks like fun and I love mexican food!

thekathrynwheel said...

Yay! Sounds like a great idea. And when they have done, send them round to my place :-)

Buffy said...

I love when somebody else cooks and all I have to do is enjoy it. Its so relaxing. And I actually enjoy that more then eating out at a restaurant. How lucky you are,as long as you did'nt have to clean up!

Poetic Artist said...

It looks like a wonderful time at your house.
So much fun and laughter.. Are you a collector of many things? :)

DJ said...

What a great family you have! They are so blessed to have a mom like you.

CountryDreaming said...

Actually, I love cooking. So if I lived closer to you I just might volunteer my services as a chef at your house ... as long as somebody else washed and dried the fiesta ware! (okay, just kidding about the last part) *innocent look with a friendly mischievous grin *

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Now that's the way to have some family fun! What a treat, what a blessing. I love your kitchen, all those windows and light, excellent :-)

Debbie said...

I always love the idea of someone else cooking! What a fun way to spend time with your family. :-) Love, debbie

Anonymous said...

What sweet people. Seeing a kitchen full of fun cheers my soul! and now I am hungry...

LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious said...

What a great idea! Hope they are game to take you up on this new tradition.

Ahhh, and it's so wonderful when our children come home, especially if they want to cook us a meal and tell us to sit down and relax while they make it. You lucky momma you!

I'm so glad you shared your pictures Mary. I love seeing your family through the screen.

Hugs,
Lee Ann

Lily said...

How fun! The smiles in these pictures are so genuine. Such a good memory to have :)

Janet said...

Looks like a fun evening. The best meals are the ones I don't have to cook!!

sara said...

How Fun!!!! And everyone looks so happy!

Elena said...

What great fun!

kelvin s.m. said...

...Oh, surely...you had a great time!!!:D

P.S. thank you for your words... and kindness!!!:D

God Bless!!!:D

>Kelvin

Nikki (Sarah) said...

they look like they're having so much fun...your family is great. Sarah

Just Be Real said...

Great pictures and all are happy. Thank you for your support of me Mary. Blessings.

Erin Butson said...

Your family is so cute, Mary. I hope my son will come over for fiesta Friday in 17 years.

Unknown said...

Oh what fun!!! Mar all your meals are fun even when it's you fixing it..hhehehe!! I love it when Greg makes my fav...I agree, this should be a tradition...what a shame many families don't even eat a meal together. :( love you sweet sister..kisses to all <3

Teri Leigh said...

What a great day. You are blessed with great kids.