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The renovation is slowing down.  Partly because we are ready for it to be done, partly because Robert hasn't been feeling well, and partly because we don't have much left to do.

We finished up the kitchen this week, and I'm so happy with it. We are having another get together tonight . . . a Shrimp Boil!!  Myke's kids are coming back in town on Monday, so we thought we'd throw one last adult only bash.  Ian and Heather are coming.  Myke and Natalie and their neighbor is also coming. 

The menu for tonight . . .
Chips and Dip (brought by Ian and Heather)
Fried Pickles
Shrimp Boil (3 lbs of shrimp, 1 lb of crawfish, 1 lb of crab legs, 1 lb of smoked sausage, 1 lb of andouille sausage, 5 ears of corn, 3 lemons, 4 lbs of potatoes, 6 bulbs of garlic)
Tarter sauce, cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, butter, and ketchup
French Bread and Ritz crackers
Hush Puppies
Banana Pudding for dessert
LOTS of beer (brought by Myke and Natalie)
Margaritas (brought by Myke and Natalie's neighbor)

Here's some pictures of the kitchen I took this morning . . .

 I love my little dog picture next to the counter.  I got it to cover the old alarm panel that doesn't work.  The colors are perfect for my kitchen.