Julie and Ron

It is almost impossible to describe how delightful a couple our friends Julie and Ron are. Imagine a perfect birthday party and add your favorite meal for the party, then add your favorite ice cream and cake, and then add your favorite entertainment group to delight a whole group of people, with everything all decorated and sparkling ! If you put that combination altogether, you might only come close to describing the combination of Julie and Ron and the fun we have together. It all happened by accident last year when Ron and Julie were guests in the park, and we were not yet working. We just started hanging out together on Friday nights in the Saloon, just talking, laughing, and having fun. Julie and I exchanged emails and kept on being in touch all through the summer, and I just couldn't wait until they arrived back in Kerrville this past fall. THEN 1HW and Ron became friends, as well, and we have been having the the most wonderful of times together, and we do include buddy Byron in the mix. It is almost impossible to describe all of the fun we have had this past fall (Ron and Julie went back to Minnesota in December, then arrived back in January, and have now decided to stay until April... YEAH) and now this winter. We have gone all over so many places in the area (as 1HW's blog tells), had so many numerous dinners together, and have shared so many campfires, laughs, and fun.

Tonight Ron and Julie made an extremely wonderful Italian dinner, which would make Tyler Florence druel and eat out his cooking tools and Chianti over! Ron found a fabulous Chicken Marsala recipe from the Olive Garden, which he and Julie served with Tuscan Romano Soup, Italian Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Garlic Breadsticks (just like the Olive Garden menu). They even had a chocolate/mint dessert, for which we had little room! We peons provided only the wines (Chianti, Pino Grigio, and Muscato) and hungry company, and I must say every bite was thoroughly enjoyed! What a treat! Ron and Julie provided an extraordinary meal, and we ( and Byron) thoroughly enjoyed very bite! And, as usual, we all laughed through through the entire dinner over so many things!

How extraordinary that we have all met, come together, and have formed such fun, valued-related, comfortable, special, and lasting friendships! Thanks, Ron and Julie! We love you you two!