Table decorating and more pictures

I love to entertain. I love having people over, and cooking a delicious meal, and decorating the table to look inviting and warm. The hubby's grandparents were in town a couple of weeks ago so we had everyone over. I decorated the table with a red tablecloth and leopard print napkins. I like place cards so I used them, and tested out my calligraphy skills a little. Then I put out small vases with fresh flowers and candles. It was beautiful. The menu was Dijon stuffed chicken with mushroom cream sauce; baked stuffed tomatoes, corn souffle and broccoli cheese casserole. For dessert, we had individual servings of banana pudding. Yummy! Here are some pictures:

The table is set for our dinner party

As I was setting the table one of our cats, Mr Darcy, wanted to know what was going on. He says, "I'll have the salmon tar-tar."

The banana pudding dessert. This isn't your standard stuff! recipe listed below.

This is how the table looks now. I am having people over next weekend, so there are more pictures to come.

The Hubby's grandparents. They live in North Carolina and don't travel much. It was a very special treat to have them visit!

My brother giving the twins their first piano lesson.

What a cute face! She loves her Uncle!

Delicious and easy Banana Pudding

1 - 14 oz can of condensed milk

1-1/2 cups cold water

1 regular package instant vanilla pudding

2 cups whipping cream (I use cool whip; it makes it sweeter and easier)

vanilla wafers

3 or 4 bananas

Mix condensed milk with the water and add vanilla pudding until smooth. Chill in refrigerator for 5 minutes or so, then add the whipped cream or cool whip. Layer in large dish or individual serving dishes with a small amount of pudding first, then a layer of cookies, then a layer of bananas. Repeat layers and garnish as desired. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours so the pudding can soften the cookies. Heavenly!