Sunday night

I don't care what they say. In my opinion, dinner is the most important meal of the day, especially Sunday dinner. There is nothing more warming than a good Sunday night dinner, particularly in the fall. Here in Utah, it is getting cold at night and fall has definitely made its presence known. For me, that means crockpots, soup and lots of baking. But I digress, Sunday dinner is very important to me. It is the dinner of the week that bids the weekend farewell before the hustle and bustle of the work week, and although I make dinner every night, a lot of families don't have the time and enthusiasm that I do for cooking. Lately, my position as head chef in the Stark house has gone to Russ. He seems to really be enjoying cooking for his family lately and I think it is a good idea for him. He will be heading out to Omaha for work and will be gone a long time. Therefore, I am sure he wants to spend time feeding and loving us for as long as he can. We will all miss him dearly. Tonight, Russ made grilled lamb chops and this interesting Greek salad, as he called it. It was cut up cucumber, tomato, and onion in a cucumber yogurt sauce. It was good. I am happy he has taken to cooking and eating at the table. He was so sweet and set the table for us to eat together tonight and he always helps place items in the background for my pictures. Sadly, Holly and I watched the Emmys instead and he ate at the table alone. I want to change this dynamic and turn Sunday into an important family day where we all eat together and spend one more evening together before everyone gets too busy and tired. I am just so happy that eating in front of the TV is no longer a tradition in this household with the exception of tonight. Now if only I can get Eli to eat...