Pasta Time!

We have the good fortune of having some of the nicest neighbors around. They surround us, which is wonderful, since our families live far away. A few weekends ago some of those awesome neighbors invited us over for some famous gnocchi. It was fabulous and it was fun because everyone got in the action. Here is everyone getting warmed up for the gnocchi rolling.

Will was very excited to get started and he received assistance from the lovely Miss Carly.

Next up was Amanda who got some help from Dad.

And last, but certainly not least, is Natalie, sporting the fake smile, who received expert help from Carol.

Everyone watched anxiously as Carol cut up the roll of pasta into bite-size pieces.

Carol then demonstrated the appropriate two-finger technique and our little pasta makers were off and running.

"Ta da" says Will to Carly, "I did it".

Natalie and Amanda also quickly mastered the technique (with a little help)!

Jerry delivers more pasta.

And Will has a few more "ta das".

Everyone worked up an appetite from all of that hard work. And everyone thought that Jerry's pasta and sauce were out of this world.

Here, Jerry thanks Amanda for assisting with the gnocchi.

But we know who did all of the hard work. Thank you Carol and Jerry for the yummy pasta, great wine and wonderful company. We had a great time!

And thanks to Sean for keeping the kiddos occupied for awhile after dinner. Mom and Dad got a nice little break!