Valerie works faster than my camera's shutter hoping to finish tonight's feast before our guests arrive

With entry lights installed earlier in the day, our living room finally looks ready to receive our first dinner guests.

Valerie's kitchen desk is finally functional

She has a Brie En Croute baking in the oven tonight

Additionally, she has prepared potato skins...

...Chinese chicken salad...

...asparagus wrapped in prosciutto...

...California rolls, and more appetizing delights!

Kip explores our master suite...

...living room and entry

Kip gets to see our house before our cats do

Our first dinner guests (minus one late arrival)

Bon appetit!