Fun Filled Friend Weekend!

Friday 

Persian Food with our Persian Friends.

Our downstairs neighbors, Parisa & Pasha had us over for dinner and it was my first time trying authentic Persian food. We ate salad and pomegranate walnut chicken with jasmine rice. Everything was excellent, including their cute table spread. Our other Persian friend Ayda joined us as well. Ayda is James' friend from medical school, and we introduced her to Parisa & Pasha when we had our Halloween party. After dinner we went upstairs to our apartment for dessert. James made these delicious "Better Than Crack Brownies." They were a huge hit. 

 James & Chels, Ayda, Parisa & Pasha

You can find the recipe here.

Saturday 

Date night with our close friends The Jacksons. We tried a new restaurant, Blu Burger Grille. We all agreed that seriously, these burgers were chock full of flavor and completely mouthwatering. I built my burger with fried egg, bacon, and avocado while James built his with bacon, jalapenos, and onion rings. Ryan and Kelsey were super excited about their burgers too. We recommend the chipotle mayo sauce and sweet potato fries! After dinner we played games and ate dessert. We played the game I got James for Christmas, Deer in the Headlights, and then Phase 10 while we ate to-die-for pizookies. If you don't know what a pizookie is, you NEED to try one. Look them up. We loved every minute with these guys!

Sunday

Church and then watched the Superbowl with the Omans. Jake made wings and little smokies and we ate chips & plenty of dip. I brought the Better Than Crack Brownies. Hailee & I drank beer...ROOT BEER y'all! I left to pick up Nicole & Taylee from the airport & took them home during the game and then I came back. We love spending time with Jake & Hailee & their pugs Allie May and Abbie! 

Cheers!