This is yet another one of my posts where there are far more photos than words. So sit back, make yourself comfortable and give the page some time to load. I'll let most of the photos tell the story of our weekend.
Saturday Megawatt had a "Welcome Home" BBQ/bash for her friends coming home from college and a couple of her Navy friends about to deploy out of the area. Among those deploying out this summer are Katie and Anthony; Katie (don't be shy, surf the asylum archives and get to know Katie and Anthony!) is one of Megawatt's BFF's and Anthony is her hubby who serves in the US Navy. Katie also attended St. Joe's this year and over the past two years has become like a daughter to me. To say I am going to miss them is an understatement. The Little Imp also adores Katie as you can plainly see...
Here are some of the other ingredients that went into making this weekend a blast!
A few friends, chillin' inside before everyone else gets here...
A certain kitten with a penchant for being where your feet are about to be - IN THE WAY!
Plenty of condiments for burgers and dogs!
Chips and dips...
Lots of corn on the cob...
...And lots and lots of these, simply because they are Michael Tekac's favourite thing on the planet (he's Megawatt's ex, and I still happen to adore him!) and he's about to deploy out to the hot, arid, desert of the middle east.
Megawatt's boyfriend, Kevin, helping string lights around the deck...
Food, friends, and song around a roaring bonfire...
...and more fun and songs...
...and a surly toddler who is bound and determined to NOT miss a single thing going on, especially after her mommy tells her it's time for a bath...
Once the fires have died down, you bring the ingredients inside.
A little "male-bonding" time is important...
Toss in a female...
Of course, some of us prefer a story before bed...
A good time was had by all. Full tummies, lots of laughs and memories. And for two certain furballs, enough snuggles and scritches and scratches behind the ears to send them both off to dreamland.
You know it's been a damn good weekend when you crawl into bed, utterly exhausted, but happy, and your hubby turns over to kiss you goodnight and he tells you, "Luv, you smell of wood fire and bug spray." How's that for romance?
Finally, For Katie, here's the recipe you asked for. It's super easy and as you can tell, it's hardly a recipe.
Olive oil
corn
black beans
good salsa
cilantro for garnish
It's as easy as 1,2,3!
I always make sure, when I make this, that I brown the corn a little.
I tend to use a better quality salsa, Gringo being one of my favs.
Add everything together...
Garnish with cilantro (I forgot this time) and voila!
