Guess what the cure for the glooms was? A nice walk. Should have seen that coming 2 miles away! After working on my computer some this afternoon (BERF posts written for most of the week and the 2011 Highlights post all up to date!), Matt and I went out for a walk and then to our neighborhood association picnic!
Since we’re new to the neighborhood, this was our first one. There were lots of people there! This one was sponsored by the city as they discussed plans for the old hospital in town. We missed the forum part (which started at 3pm) but made it for the social hour and joined the association.
There was pizza provided but also a GLORIOUS potluck! I love potlucks so much!!!!!
Especially because of the dessssssserts!
We brought a handful of bakery treats and a green salad
Piled high – note the delicious deviled eggs!
Many of the desserts were nearly gone by the time that I got to eating them, but the watermelon and mini cupcake were both fabulous
The baby wanted to go in the jumpy bouncer, but I told him he was too young.
Kanz told him about firetrucks instead.
We headed back home where our favorite neighbor was waiting to play!
Nite!
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
Your ‘hood sure knows how to chow down! I’m staring at that cake.
Annette @FitnessPerks says
That dessert table looks like it had amazing stuff!! I usually grab something from there first so then I know I can have it later 😉 Hehe.
Looks like you all had fun!
Sana says
Potluck desserts are the besssst, so much to pick from 🙂
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
We have a block party every so often in our neighborhood. They are so fun! It’s a great way to meet neighbors and try out some yummy food, too!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
that looks like a great afternoon! When i was a kid i was always jealous of block parties, we never had one!
mary @ minutespermile says
Glad you had a good weekend! I do hope that one day I’ll live down south in a neighborhood where people share food and company on Sunday nights!!
Mom says
Hi Pumpkin!
Fun to think of the baby really looking at a firetruck next year!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
How fun! What a great ‘Meet and Greet’! Great looking food too!
Janice says
I always found that when I have my “gloomy” days, a long walk or just getting out of the house really helps! I actually had that kind of day today. I was just sitting around being tired (mentally) and just bored and restless at the same time… then before my mother went to work, she insisted that I go running with my sister at the dam… I feel so much better now! Also, those potlucks look so good! Not too fond of the sweets, but the pasta salad looks good!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Aw I miss my streets block parties!
Emily says
Kath,
As a native from Cornelius, NC I definitely miss the Great Harvest Bread Co. in Charlotte. Now I’m studying at WVU and definitely think we need a Great Harvest, I miss Dakota Bread!!
Great choice to bring to a Potluck!
Simply Life says
I don’t know how you can manage to write multiple posts in a day and still get out to do fun things! very impressive! 🙂
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says
Potluck desserts are amazing but dangerous. I always feel like i have to try one of everything!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Potluck desserts make me do a little dance too.
j3nn says
Yes, potlucks are very appealing to someone like me that loves small tastes of everything. 🙂
Laura @ She Eats Well says
Love potlucks! Mainly because of the variety of options. And I must say your plate, whenever you eat, always looks so colorful, a very good thing indeed.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love potluck desserts, too!
And the watermelon and mini cupcake would have been on my plate, too. For sure!
Lindsay says
What a charming place to live! I can’t wait till we find our perfect town…until then…vagabonds it is
Kavi says
The neighborhood party looks fun! Between this and all the great social activities you’ve been blogging about, Charlottesville really seems like a great place to live!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Looks like such a fun party! I love pot lucks. It gives you a chance to try a bunch of new things 🙂
Leslie says
How fun! I live in Belmont as of this past winter (used to be in Fry’s Spring) and I haven’t had a chance to go to any neighborhood association gatherings yet, but you’ve inspired me! Sounds like a great end to the weekend.
KathEats says
Hey cville neighbor 🙂
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Looks like a fun afternoon!
Jasper {crunchylittlebites} says
Neighborhood parties and block parties are such fun times. We have one coming up and they’re lovely events for catching awesome photos. It looks like your neighborhood took awesome parties to a whole new level!
Carli says
It’s so nice that you are so involved in the community!
Angel7 says
Gotta love potlucks–an assortment of all kinds of foods!
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lauren says
oh hey, we’re neighbors! I didn’t make the picnic, but glad to hear it was fun!
KathEats says
Really!!?? Obviously let’s not share addresses online, but I’ll email you!