I Need Some Ideas...

Hey, all! Me again! Have you seen "Julie and Julia" yet? Last summer, for my birthday, some of my girlfriends took me out to see it. Here we are in front of the marquis. There's Melissa and Michelle on the left. Michelle thought she was so funny by wearing her sunglasses with only one lens in them - what a goofball! Then, on the right is me and Shelly.Anyhow, if you haven't seen that movie yet, it's on DVD, and it is really great - especially if you like cooking - and I already know you like blogging! It's such a cute movie. I'm not a Meryl Streep fan, but she hit it out of the ballpark with her rendition of Julia Childs. She was a HOOT!
I had no idea what a character Julie Childs was. At one point during the movie I whispered to my friend Shelly, "I wish I was Julia Childs!" and Shelly whispered back, "You are!"
The only thing I'd suggest, if you haven't seen this movie yet - is have lots of munchies nearby - you'll be STARVING through the whole thing, because they show so much good food!!!!

Michelle, Melissa and I are going to throw a "Julie and Julia" party this January. We're going to invite about 30 girls from our SAMmy's group to come and watch it with us. I think we'll have Stone Soup - you know - we'll make the broth and meat, and then everyone bring 1 cup of a soup ingredient. Kind of fun. And, we'll have a salad bar. Then, women will come and have bread, salad and soup (and, of course cheesecake!) and we'll watch "Julie and Julia"!

Any other ideas? I love to hear ideas from people - on simple decorations or invitations or anything else? I'd love to pick your brains and make this a simple, yet really fun party. Oh, and it's bring a friend, so if you live near Hudson, Wisconsin and would like to come, let me know. When we nail down a date, you'd be more than welcome! :)