Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Company's coming!

Okay gang. I want everyone on their best behavior today. We have some new guests arriving any minute. Some of them are new to my neck of the woods, and I really want to leave a good first impression. As you know, I did some re-decorating on the sidebar last week to clear the clutter for them. Today, I did some tidying up and prepared some refreshments. I hope they like diet coke with lemon as much as I do. If not, I do have my next favorite drink, Perrier, stocked in the wine fridge. Oh yes, we will be serving wine for the early evening and evening guests. And, if they prefer beer, soda, or lemonade, well, that is ice cold and waiting for them, too. As for food, I have prepared some hummus and pita wedges, an artichoke dip in a bread bowl, and a platter of brie and gouda with crackers. I've also decided to have a sit down dinner which will include regency beef tenderloin, out-of-this-world-scalloped potatoes (both from Southern Living) and blue cheese walnut spinach salad (from Rachael Ray). Molten chocolate lava cakes will be served for dessert courtesy of Southern Living as well. I want everyone to meet and greet the new guests with all the graciousness you have extended me since landing on my little slice of the blogosphere. Oh, gee, I wonder if I have time to go get a new outfit and shoes. Probably not. At least I got my hair restored to its natural color a couple of weeks ago. And, I've been moisturizing.

Ok girls, go pretty up because all the Saucy SITStas will be arriving any minute.

Oh, oh, and one last thing, don't forget to sign the guest book.


PS. I forgot to let you know which rooms my guests will be visiting for the day. Please be sure to mingle in and around them at your leisure.

No More Freakin' Solicitors, Please!
The Name Cemetery
If You Can't Laugh At Yourself

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74 Comments:

Kelly said...

Ok now I am hungry!!! ok who has arrived????? tell me ...tell me!!!


Kelly

Trish said...

ummm hello, I want that meal. Now.

Hooray for the SITStas!! Can't wait to see what posts are featured.

Remember the little prople when you are all bloggy famous okay!

Trish said...

Hey I just read in Ginas comments that the princess is doing a theatre camp.......

is it CYT (Christian youth Theatre?)

that is Ben's favorite and he is so excited to be old enough to go all day this year!!

leezee52 said...

Congrats on being the SITS girl of the day!

Kitty said...

Happy feature day Pretty Lady. Thannks for the Diet Coke.
HUGS,
Kat

The Mom Jen said...

OH I HATE solicitors too! With a passion!

http://cheaperthantherapyjen.blogspot.com/2008/03/shhhhbe-very-quiet-and-theyll-go-away.html

Congrats on the SITS love!!

Trooper Thorn said...

Mmmm...leftovers.

Anonymous said...

MMMM, you had me with the Diet Coke, until you aded the lemon, LOL

swilek said...

I LOVe me a good part-tay!! Thanks for the treats and especially the Diet Coke!!:) Enjoy the rest of your company!

KimmyJ said...

Hi Debbie! I love me some Southern Living and you can tell by your menu that you do to. Can't wait to browse a SITSta's blog. Congrats! And I'm so adding you to my blog roll.

Sarah Mae said...

YAY Debbie, I am so excited for you! You deserve to be featured, your blog and you are GREAT! :)

Kat said...

Woo Hoo! Whoop! Whoop! Par-tay!

I need to go pretty up...I'll be back to get some food!

John Deere Mom said...

Cute, cute, cute post! Congrats on being the featured blogger today!

M said...

I'll come over to a Debbie party any day!!

You are one witty chick, who can apparently cook it up too!

Congrats on being the SITS featured blog!

Anonymous said...

It's a little early for beer, but hey it's the thought that counts. Great blog, I love your sense of humor. I will definitely be back. Congrats on being featured on SITS.

Bob and Jenn Peacock said...

You have a great sense of humor and a great blog page! And...you are a great hostess!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on being the SITS girl of the day! Now, where's the food?!!

Lula! said...

DEBBIE--I LOVE YOU! I commented on the SITS site that you are gonna be soooooooooo famous after today, and it will last much longer than 15 minutes. Oh--go read my blog, 'cause you're all up in the Kool-Aid in Lulaville, too. See how much we love you????

Have a good day...don't get overwhelmed...drink some Simi later on. Oh, and I'll be by for supper, too...thanks for the invite.

Kori said...

Congratulations on your SITS feature. Been browsing the Blog and it's awesome. I'll be visiting again. And thanks for the warm invite.

Nonnas News said...

Congrats on being featured! You have a great blog. Have a great day( a day filled with NO solicitors!!)

Anonymous said...

Wow. No need to go all out and moisturize! :)

Great blog! Enjoy your SITS outpouring of love and fabulous comments!

Sue Wilkey said...

Your place is lovely, have you lived here long? I'll just have a chardonnay or two if you have any open....thanks for having us!

dec0r8or said...

I just love the internet! And blogging is my new favorite pasttime...I love all the new stuff I find out here in blogland! I don't even remember how I got here this morning, but it looks like it's a special occasion! Congrats on all the new traffic. I'm going to have to look into this Sitstas thing! Have a great day!

Unknown said...

Congrats on the SITS plug...moving you up from "one's to watch" to " ones I love"

Jennifer said...

How fun for you Debbie! And to all of you drooling over her meal plan... as a RLF (real life friend) who has tasted her perfection from the kitchen, I pray for you RLPF (real laptop friends) that someday you will actually get a RLT (real life taste).

Jennifer

Rhea said...

You really know how to put out the welcome mat!! Love your blog. :o)

Perksofbeingme said...

Thanks for putting out the welcome mat. This is great and I'm enjoying reading your blog. Thanks for the welcome, and I look forward to continue reading.

Anonymous said...

Wow! The place looks great! Thanks for being such a great hostess!

Party of 5 said...

Oh my what a wonderfull welcome. I will be sure to enjoy your hospitality while I have the chance. It is a pleasure to meet you. I just LOVE what you have done with the place.

Unknown said...

If you're looking for me and the artichoke dip, we'll be in a hidey-hole getting to know one other better....

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the warm welcome and your place looks amazing. Ummm...food is delicious!

Elena said...

Yeah, Debbie's on SITS!! I don't know how you picked only 3 entries cause you are good for a giggle EVERY day!! I lkie you...I really like you!

Anonymous said...

Just when I thought I couldn't get any hungrier...

Sandi McBride said...

Funny how long I've been hooked on hummus (that'd make a great exercise video title wouldn't it?) and now everyone likes it...when I first prepared it for my husband and I said it was Hummus he looked at me like I had two heads and each head had a turban on them and then I said "chick peas" and the look went away and the feasting began...men. Can't live with 'em, can't just kill 'em...
Sandi (Sitsta Pal)

Anonymous said...

I love the colors of your blog!! Really fantastic! Thanks for being a part of SITS so I could find your blog!

Lauren W said...

Is it wrong that (at 10:00am, while at work) I read "wine" and instantly became your best friend?
No? Ok, good. Just checking.

Jill said...

Good morning Debbie! I'm here from SITS and I'm digging your blog... you are hilarious!

As a fellow blogger from overseas (here on vacation now...) I'll join you in a glass of wine and hummus (we eat that daily in my part of the world...).

Nice to meet you. I'll be back!

Tiffany said...

Look at all the love. You really know how to throw a great party. I'm off to sip my wine and socialize.

Jennifer P. said...

Here I am--fashionably late and looking ravishing--ready to eat up all your beef and drink up all your fancy water :)!

Enjoy your day in the sun sister! You've made a wonderful first impression!

Tracy P. said...

Oh my gosh, I'll be right over! Send directions! "And I've been moisturizing." Stop it, my smile lines are getting deeper!

Happy SITS day to you!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful welcome, you sure know how to put people at ease. :-)

And, you have MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE !!! MmmmMmmmmMmmmm

And anybody that names their son Kyle, has got to be alright! (If you haven't already guessed, I have a son named Kyle as well)

Crazy Momma said...

Coffee? Anyone? Really! I need coffee like you need diet coke.

Staci said...

okay i am pumped, LOVE the design too cute!!

Hey I came up with a fun and exciteing way to fogive, and wanted to invite you to check it out and participate!!! Heres the link:

"real raggin wednesdays" http://theloalbos.blogspot.com/2008/06/real-raggin-wed-first-rag.html

and rag on sistas!!

Sissy said...

Where is all that food? I want it, want it, want it! It is sooo not on my diet though! Molten chocolate cakes? MMMMM.

Enjoy all the attention!

Mommy Meryl said...

Love your drink and appetizer offerings - my kind of noshes!

scargosun said...

Hi! Over from SITS! Love your blog. You are hilarious! The Solicitor was my fave.

Jen said...

Wow, you really made me feel welcome. I am hungry and love diet coke with lemon. Here I go off to enjoy.

Cathryn Sypert (Mandy) said...

Hi! I am soo hungry now! I want that food! I am a good houseguest. I ALWAYS bring prizes for the hostess!
Oh and ,of course, I am visiting from SITS.

Tinabean said...

I'm so hungry now but do you have any Mt. Dew available?
That's my drug of choice.
You are such a good hostess congrats on being the featured blog!

Kristen Andrews said...

hi there and congrats on being featured. I am retired also he he I now am a WAHM but was off for two years. I see you were in the accting field I actually was a headhunter placing accountants for most of my career. Have a great day!

Jessica G. said...

I don't need anything fancy...got any chocolate? ;)

Congrats on being the Featured Blogger on SITS today!

Anonymous said...

hey SITSer! Love the remodel!

Trish said...

Hey girl, how goes the popularity?

I have had fun re-reading your great posts.

You are bloggy cool!

Heather said...

I'm on my way! Can I bring anything?

Rene said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! I love your blog!! I'm adding you as a subscription to my feed so keep it coming! I'm with you totally on the solicitors -- some guy came by yesterday trying to sell me meat out of the back of his van. Oh, yea, I'm all over that buddy!! NOT!!

katylinvw said...

woo hoo! congrats on the SITS feature! :)

Shanan Strange said...

Congrats! My mouth is watering just thinking of the yummies.

Kara said...

I love this post! Clever way to intro all the SITStas and link them to the three other posts

Stacey Moore said...

congrats! love your blog! nice to meet you!!

Deb said...

Hi Debbie,

I'm Deb. Nice to meet you and read your fun blog. I've been blogging since April, and love to read the many entertaining blogs that are out there.

Do the newbies have to be on their best behavior?

Kaza said...

Ready for that glass of wine! Hope I'm not late for dinner, as all of that sounds mouthwateringly delicious.

Rosemary Q said...

Congrats on the SITS blog of the day. I'm ready for that Southern Living meal if there's any left, and maybe a glass of wine and some Perrier together:-) Thanks for welcoming us all. Great blog!

Kimba said...

I cannot believe that I'm just getting here now! I didn't even realize you were the SITSta for today!

Yeah you! Are you having a ball reading all your comments? Do you love it or is it overload? Maybe both?

I so wish I had known that you were going to have so many guests today. I would have come over earlier, spilled a few drinks, told a few racy stories and throughly embarrased you in front of your guests!

Cindy said...

You are awesome! I'll be back to visit with you again.

Karin @ 6ByHisDesign said...

Dear BlogMom -
I am cracking up over your laugh at yourself post...well, and pretty much everything you write.
Thanks!

Michelle said...

Awww, such a nice welcome! But I'm missing my hummus, artichoke dip, brie and gouda, beef tenderloin (ok, I have to ask if you'll share your recipe -- I have one I LOVE but always looking for more), scalloped potatoes (ditto), and molten chocolate cakes (ok, my recipe I have and love and it's easy as can be so I'm good here at least). I'll let you eat all the blue cheese and walnut salad though.

Darn it, now I'm hungry. Tomatoes and cheese, it is (surprisingly good with a small slice of cheddar)!

This Mom said...

Debbie thanks for your blog. I forgot how I found you but I am glad I did. I LOVED your, "Being Content" I have added you to my reader and look forward to visiting you Daily. I am not a big diet coke girl but with a coke with lime in hand I look forward to visiting and having some girlfriend time.

MediMonsters said...

Everything sounds wonderful!!! I'll just take a piece of cake and some lemonade. Love your blog--the colors are so soothing. You have a beautiful family.

EEEEMommy said...

Well, I did say I liked a big party. :)
And I'm pretty sure I've had your pork which is something that the other 67 guests (so far) are probably not privileged to say. ;)
Yummy!

Kristen Schiffman said...

I adore your blog! And the fact you love Jesus.

Mamahut said...

What a gracious hostess you are!

Unknown said...

Hey Hey... I arrived way too early... (yesterday )& went into the wrong room... But I am here now! ; )

Robin said...

My mouth is watering! Love your blog SISTA! Thanks for welcoming all of us!

Ashley. Unscripted... said...

Here!! Love your blog!