A Dinner for My Guests

 It's been a really busy few days as I prepared as much in advance as I could for my families visit.

I made them a meat and cheese platter and put it in their refrigerator to snack on while they are here.

And I baked another apple caramel pie for dessert served with ice cream.

 My great nephew loves these beef and mashed potato parfaits.  I made them for them when they were visiting this summer and I knew they would enjoy  having them again.  They were very happy to see them.  I made them mac and cheese too because it is another one of their favorites.

 We had a harvest salad with both balsamic dressing or poppy seed dressing.  Most everyone ate it with both.

 My husband had to hold the poor starving puppies back so we could all get in and out of the house without the pups attacking the food table.  It's such a shame that no one feeds these little beasts.  They are so deprived and neglected.

 Everyone dug right in.

 The puppies were so happy to see the kids and the kids couldn't believe how much they have grown.  These two are such dog lovers.

The puppies batteries eventually wore out. The kids batteries never did.

I was up early this morning and cooking again.  This is like preparing three parties in three days with breakfast and lunch thrown in too.  I love it!