Mike and I played host to my aunt and uncle, my cousin, her son, and husband.
It was delightful! Despite the many dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, peanut-free, soy-free), we managed a really fantastic meal! I made a thai mango salad and Tom Kha Gai soup that everyone gushed over. My aunt even asked for the recipe (this is the recipe, BTW). My cousin brought over a great yellow thai curry dish and my aunt and uncle brought over AMAZING fresh spring rolls. I could have eaten ten.
The real star of the evening though? Hands down, Mike. Not only did he clean the entire apartment beforehand, albeit begrudgingly, he also did the dishes, emptied the dishwasher, and entertained the kid while we all sat around and drank tea and ate chocolate.
He's sitting on the couch with a passed out pooch. She loves to stretch her entire length nestled between his legs.
Now it's time for bed. I wish there were leftovers!