Monday is my mother-in-law's birthday, and it might be a big one. John thinks she is turning 83; one sister-in-law says 84, and the other is sure that she's going to be 85. Whatever her age, the weather is cooperating and the stars have aligned for a big birthday celebration tomorrow. It was planned on the spur of the moment as we're never quite sure whether my mil will be in the hospital or not, but it's all come together for almost every family member to be there tomorrow, except for those west of the Mississippi, and they will be with us in spirit.
Celebrating for the Becker family means food, so today is a cooking day for me. I'm making my mil's favorite cherry cheese pie, two crockpots full of creamy chicken and wild rice soup, and ten pounds of potato salad. We had lots of fun planning what everyone was going to make and I'm wondering how we managed this before group texts.
I'm hungry already, because the kitchen smells like warm and sugary graham crackers from baking the pie crust. I'm sure I'll have to taste the pie filling after I put it together and then there will be a tempting pound (or two) of bacon for the potato salad. It will most certainly be a cooking, peeling, chopping, mixing, and sampling day!
Hopefully I will remember to take photos to share on Monday, and I hope that all of you have something good to celebrate this weekend!
Sounds like you've got a great couple of days ahead of you. I hope your mother-in-law can clear up any confusion about her age! Have a great time celebrating with your family!
ReplyDeleteBirthdays are the best reasons to celebrate - and your menu sounds wonderful. as does the tasting. Best wishes to your mother-in-law and hope the party is fund for everyone!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday any of those ages are something to celebrate!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the cooking -- and the celebrating (whatever the age)!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day today and tomorrow! Turn the music up and dance your way through the kitchen today my friend...that way you can sample all you want!
ReplyDeleteWe certainly have something wonderful to celebrate this weekend as today is Smith's birthday! Fun is planned all day long. Enjoy your party, the delicious food, and great company!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful reason to do all of that cooking! And I love how the house smells when you are making special, not-everyday things.
ReplyDeleteHave a good long weekend, and Happy Whatever Birthday to your mother-in-law!
Have a wonderful family celebration! The food sounds delishous. We are having a celebration too, the christening of our cousins baby girl xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Happy Birthday to your dear MIL and may the celebrations be as wonderful as this menu looks! I think I can smell the bacon from here! XO
ReplyDeleteYUM! If I was close by, I could just drop in...
ReplyDeleteMmmm. It sounds a like a fun and DELICIOUS celebration!!
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