Sometimes I really wish I was Italian.

I think that I gained at least eight pounds on Sunday evening. We are lucky enough to have some very talented chefs for friends. And one of them, Stefano, was kind enough to offer to cook for us this last Sunday evening. Actually, I am sure it took him most of Saturday too, to get all of that food ready. Wow, it was amazing.


Stefano is from Italy (actually he just got to Richmond about a month ago), and he made a feast. We had Stefano, the Abbate's (Antonio, Vera and Geri), Nacho and his girlfriend (Milagros a.k.a. "la nacha"), Fadi and Lucine, and our little family over to our home for the dinner. There was so much food, and I ate way to much of everything . . . and oooohhh the dessert (Strawberry Tiramisu and Raspberry Chocolate cake). My favorite conversation of the night was between Ben and Nacho. Ben: "My stomach is so tight, that it is like a drum." Nacho: "If yours is a drum, then I have the whole band." It was a blast!!!!


We even did a little Wii Fit. I am so greatful for wonderful friends.