Gronk. Not caffinated yet. The evil duo are withholding it until I'm ready to go. However, I believe Bev is about to rescue me. My hero!

Again, thanks to Deb and Nic for hosting. The desserts were indeed delish and I refused to share mine with anyone. I have short video clips of Deb, Nic and Matt playing guitar, but I have to figure out how to get them in a place where everyone can see them. Truly, last night was unforgettable and I'm very happy that so many people could make it. I know those of you who couldn't, were here in spirit, but I missed you! May is too damn far away right at this minute.

Oh, the reason there were no kitten pictures? Is because the wee ones were no doubt crammed in the furthest, darkest, quietest corner they could find, away from the big noisy people.

Nic found them curled together in a ball in one of the drawers under our bed. Aimee and Beth B and Kristin got to see them both.

Typing one-handed, as Farrowen (rapidly getting nicknamed "the F-wit" around here) is sucking left hand.

I love giving parties. Looking forward to the next one, which is Thanksgiving, and after that, I do believe I can concentrate on next May.

Still some cleanup to do, but really, it's minimal.

I just LOVE this picture of Deb. She looks almost innocent.

Heading out in a few minutes to pick up Katie Bee and then go visit with -t. Extremely excited! There will be pictures.

I just LOVE this picture of Deb. She looks almost innocent.

Really? I think she looks like she's scheming something.

I think she looks like she's scheming something.

"Little do they know there's Ipecac in the chapeau noir! Muhahaha! My evil plan is working! I have distracted them with pasta!"

BTW, David, your pirate gear is safely upstairs; I can drop it off during the week, or if JZ is coming to Angelino tonight, I can bring it along.

BTW, David, your pirate gear is safely upstairs; I can drop it off during the week, or if JZ is coming to Angelino tonight, I can bring it along.

Thank you, Deb. Emmett was inquiring about his gear this morning.

Thanks for hosting us again. It was so worth it just to see Emmett making Emmeline squeal with laughter. Plus Buffistas galore and delicious food.

If any of you were wondering, Deb has a fine singing voice. And yes, she is a tall redhead who can cook among her many other skill sets.

Thanks for the pictures. Everyone looks like they're having so much fun. It's great to "see" y'all again.

I loved the Emmett and Em pictures. Em looks like a little pink sprite who is carefully observing this brave new world.

I loved having the kids in the house; we so rarely do, and sometimes I forget what a trip they are.

David, how would you like to achieve Emmett's stuff? JZ wasn't sure if she was going to make it tonight (and if she does but doesn't want to drive or deal with the bridge toll, we can take her in our car). It's going to be an early dinner, since we have to drive to San Jose afterward, but I want to share Angelino and Sausalito and the view of the City with everyone.

David, how would you like to achieve Emmett's stuff?

Actually JZ and Emmett are coming over right now on their bikes. Will you be home for the next 15 minutes?

Hec, can you hop on AIM for a minute?