The day after

Today I am grateful for family...near and far.

I had my in-laws coming today for lunch. No problem. Except that I didn't wake up till half past nine, and then remembered that I didn't cook my ham yesterday, and needed to use the stock to make one of my two soups!

Oh, how I love a cookery challenge!

Challenge number two was that, as usual, I forgot how to make butternut squash and apple soup. No problem!

That's what I have a mam and sisters and nieces for! One phone call to Scotland later, and I'm sorted. (Just don't tell anyone that after all that I forgot to put in the apple! So it was only butternut squash soup!!)

Anyway, at the end of the day, the food was good, and the craic was mighty, as they say! It was lovely to see everyone, before the Dublin crew headed back off up there. The kids love to spend time with their cousins and it's nice to have the house full every now and again!

And it was lovely to know that my nearest and dearest were with me in spirit, and on the end of the line whenever I need them!!!

Gratefully yours.
xx