We enjoyed a good old fashioned dinner party tonight in my parents’ historic dining room where I spent many birthdays surrounded by girlfriends and opening Barbie Dolls –
With a bit of a Mexican theme with chips, guac and kettle corn for appetizers. Lunch held me over well and I didn’t snack today – just had a taste of each of these. I actually skipped the first round of drinks so as to not drink too much tonight. It worked like a charm. It’s always easier to postpone a drink than it is to say no entirely.
Boo, Aunt Pat, Lisa, Lisa’s mom Shirley and my mom. My dad and Bill, Lisa’s husband, were man-chatting in the kitchen. Princess Lillian ordered room service.
For dinner we had a whole spread of dishes.
Chicken Enchiladas
A salad (with homemade dressing by your truly)
Fruit salad + wild rice
Great Harvest Jalapeno Cheddar
And the one and only
Loved this glass!
My plate – half fruit + veg, half everything else.
And a little bit of Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Pie for dessert. My dad’s old birthday dessert from when he was a youngin’. It was light and fluffy.
Feel good about my eats tonight – I’m not too full at all, and I thank not eating much during cocktail hour.
I’m excited to go read in bed!! Wish my husb was here to read next to me 
HI KANZ!!
Nite!
PS. KERF could be undergoing another surgery tonight. It SHOULD be painless. But just giving a head’s up. Can’t WAIT for this to be over!
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I love how half of your plate is veggies and fruit. I learned this trick awhile ago. It really helps me to enjoy the yummy stuff as well as my yummy fruits and veggies and not overdoing it.
Looks lovely!
kath your blog is working! it’s been having so many issues it said “server error” instead of “kath eats real food” on my browser history. i hope you’re back for good!
and that dinner looks fantastic
Dinner looks great! I love making Mexican food at home because you can totally make it healthy, yet indulgent. Glad the blog is back!
What a beautiful Dining Room! And although I’m heading off to bed, after seeing those Enchiladas now I’m hungry!
What a pretty setup!
Beautiful house! That pie sounds incredible. I agree with you about the drinking thing – much easier to postpone as opposed to saying no all together!
All of the food looks delish, but that dog – absolutely adorable!
Hello Kath I always (and I mean: every morning at coffee time) read your blog and enjoy it very much
I never leave comments though (bad bad lazy me) … your blog/lifestyle/you/family/home+s = gorgeous &inspiring:) have a nice day! Luna
Awesome dinner party!! Your parents house is so charming!
Yay, blog is working and comes up quickly, maybe it’s all bertter
I LOVE all of your dinner parties! You make me want to throw one! Hmmmm….. I need a theme…
What a good lookin’ dinner spread! I liked your shout-out to Barbie dolls – I had SO many when I was little. Hehe.
such a fun dinner spread. glad things appear to be up and running again!
Such a good dinner. I’m SO glad you’re up and running again lady! I missed you!
The dinner looks delicious and the house is absolutely one of the most cozy houses ever!
I used to love Barbie dolls too…so many good memories! 
The service dog is adorable, by the way!! I have a special fondness for labs…they’re just the greatest.
your parent’s dining room is GORGEOUS! now i know where you get your killer style
Chocolate chip marshmallow pie sounds wonderful! Looks like you guys ate well
The dinner table at your parents looks so nice!
What a great way to spend an evening, and good job on the eating healthy too!
It looks like you had such a blast! Yay for family time
And holy moly – that chocolate chip marshmallow pie looks too good to be true!
mmmm that pie looks great!
yum this dinner looks amazing….I love how your family always eats on nice dinnerware when you have get togethers….makes it a formal occasion instead of using everyday plates.
looks like your having a fun time back at home! it’s always good to go back.
i’m so glad your blog is back. hope it’s here to stay!!
Mmm Mexican theme is sooo yummy!