Ah, yes.  There are lots of leftovers in the fridge and the third load of dishes has just finished in the dishwasher. Last night was wonderful.  Our guests began to arrive at 3:30 and our menu was as follows:

Appetizers

Crostini with diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil

Stuffed mushrooms

Deviled….er, resurrection-themed eggs

Entrees

Baked Ham with a honey mustard glaze

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with mozzarella cheese, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes

Grilled Spring Vegetables

Roasted Asparagus

Grilled Fennel

Dessert

Carrot Cupcakes

Ricotta Cheesecake with freshly whipped cream and sliced strawberries

There was certainly plenty of food and we had lots of laughs and fun.  The night flew right by and it was no earlier than midnight when LC and I finally settled down for the night.  It was truly a special Easter celebration with friends who have become family.  Alleluia!

Tomorrow is back to work, a 4-day work week and I don’t even get Thursday off when the rest of DC will be shut down for Emancipation Day.  After the last ten days off from work, I can look back and see the very productive week I had.  Remodeling, painting, cleaning, cooking, purging, relaxing, I did it all.  Now that I split my time between the Cheverly house and the condo in DC, I must make the very best of my time at both places so I am as productive as I can be.

Spring break is over and the morning after means its time to get back to work.  Let the fun begin!