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365: Day 62- Sunday Supper


3/3/13: Master Chef Silas checking out our dinner progress.

We had a fun and busy Sunday. This morning we headed to Josie & Theo's house for a playdate. As things wound down Tim read the kids a story.


And when it was time to leave S&Z staged a sit-in.


We headed home for a much-needed nap, and then my co-worker Lina came over for dinner. The 4 of us made soup; I think it was probably Lina's first time cooking with two small children "helping". She was so nice to offer to take a few pictures :)


While the soup simmered the kids convinced her to play ball.


I love Sunday night supper. It's an excuse to set an extra pretty table and eat great food together. Derek often works so I've started inviting friends over to join us. Last week Rhiannon came over for Moroccan Chickpea Soup and leftover birthday cake. Tonight Lina and I made Chicken Barley Soup. Eating a nice dinner with friends also helps me reinforce good table manners with the kids. 


Happy eating!
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