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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Alex and TJ's Birthday Dinner 2010




The plan for TJ and Alex's birthday was suppose to be our family going to a nice restaurant for dinner.

Fritz and I kept the grand children for the weekend.  MJ and I were out shopping Sunday afternoon when we got a call from Alex and TJ saying the plans had changed.

Alex called to say he want to come to our house, watch the game and eat dinner here. What? I'm thinking it's already three o'clock. But, since it's their birthday what can I say? If that's what they want that's what they will get.

It was shocking to me because I had nothing prepared. MJ and I were not ready to stop shopping. I was excited about going out for dinner too.

I didn't know what to serve. They were clueless too. My dilemma... should I order dinner from a restaurant, fast food service, or pick it up dinner from a deli and bakery?

My mind was going ninety to nothing. It was their birthday and I didn't want them stressing. I knew I had to figure something out . Lord knows I wasn't about to cook.

The only requirement for TJ & Alex was to stay on schedule and be at our house by 5pm sharp. 

We were close to Kroger, so I decided to stop. And to my amazement what did I see? It was like I had found myself  in the land of of ready to eat dinners.

The only thing I have to is mix and match what I need.!! AHHHH Hallelujah.

Cakes, pies, all kind of cooked chicken, barbecued, baked, grilled, fried, and roasted. Potato salad, rolls, sandwich spreads, cheeses, bread, chips and all kind of drinks!!

MJ and I made it home in time to heat the food, put in serving dishes and make it look pretty. I baked beans. They came straight from a can.

Dinner was ready by the time TJ & Alex made it. Everybody was amazed how good the food tasted. They said it tasted like home cooking.

We love to have our family birthday dinners at restaurants. It's a tradition we've kept going since our children were teenagers. Their birthdays have always been celebrated together.

I remember when they were young they would say "Mom when are we going to have our own separate birthday party"? I would look at them and say "I see no reason why you should" and smile. 

To this day they still celebrate birthdays together and probably always will...

Kroger please be on the look out for "Msbeamer", because the next time I need to prepare a large delicious meal I will be at your store.

Probably around Thanksgiving.
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