St. Patrick's Day Party and the upcoming weekend

Look at my new spring purchases: (I love target!)

Last night we had a St. Patrick's day party.  I usually have class on Thursday nights, but didn't last night so we decided to spend some time with friends we haven't seen as much as we would like lately.  Then we decided to add a few more friends. Eventually it turned into our entire "friend group" which, when counting all of the kids is a large group.  The St. Patrick's theme was an after thought.  But fun!  It was potluck, everyone had to bring something Irish or green.  We enjoyed lots of food and sat on our back deck  enjoying the spring weather for most of the evening.
I made these:

Spinach Dip ("green")

Shepherd's Pie (Irish)

Mint Chocolate Trifle- we still have a little left- its dangerous!

I know I already took a picture of my tulips, but now they are in bloom.  It looks like spring around here!

This weekend we are hoping to see some family friends visiting from out of town.  And then to the cabin with my parents!  We love going to the cabin. Imagine a place with peace and quiet and time constraints do not exist...

This is one of my projects for today.  I froze these tomatoes from our garden last year.  I think Michael was tired of them taking over our freezer, so I am doing something about it.  I am thawing them out for tomato soup.  I'll keep you posted on how it goes. 

Have a great weekend!


**Update on project tomato: After they thawed out, they didn't smell good.  Not a good sign.  I'm throwing them out.  Lesson learned.  This summer I will can my extras.  We are turning into Little House on the Prairie over here.  Now I need to learn how to can them...