Dinner [Thomas, Shannon and Family]

I was at my apartment together with Keven a few days after he proposed to me. We had invited the Kelly's for dinner today and I was getting the last things done which meant, setting the table while Keven had offered to cook, well, he was helping me, as we both agreed we were doing it together. Once the table was set I walked back into the kitchen to check on him, seeing him with his back to me I walked up to him and wrapped my arms around his waist, resting my head against his shoulder. He turned around, holding me close and kissed me.
"I'm going to get changed." I said to him with a smile.
"Why? You look great, sweetie." he said with a small smirk and I just shake my head and go to my bedroom and change into a pair of jeans and a dark read top and put my hair into a pony tail.
Just as I walking out of the bedroom a knock was heard on the door.

Sara and her family were outside, all dressed casually for the occasion, Sara was happy for Haylen when she found out that she was engaged to the man she introduced her to, Shannon looked at her and smiled, Erin was next to her, her and Colleen were getting tall quickly

I walked to the door and opened it, letting my friends in with a smile. When I greeted Sara I reminded myself to thank her later today. If she wouldn't have introduced me to Keven I think I'd never met him.
I also greet the twins and Shannon and Thomas.
"Thanks for coming." I said to them, as I closed the door behing them.

"Your welcome Aunt Haylen" Sara said to her as her and her family walked in, Thomas was the last one into the apartment, "Thank you for inviting us." he said to Haylen

I smiled at them.
"Always love to have family around." I said to him with a wink. "Make yourself feel home. Just tell me what you'd like to drink and I'll be right back."

Thomas nodded, "Water all around" he replied

I smiled and nodded.
"Should've known that." I said in a light tone and went into the kitchen, giving Keven the opportunity to greet our guests, while I made sure nothing would burn.

Keven walked in and sat on the couch, the girls asked him lots of questions

While I finished dinner and got the drinks ready, Keven enjoyed the time with the girls asking him questions and tried to answer them as best as he could.
Dinner was almost done, so I came back with the drinks.

Erin looked at him, "You treat Haylen like a princess?" she asked, Shannon smiled when she said that

I smiled when I heard her asking that and noticed that Keven smiled at her.
"As she deserves to be treated." he said while he nodded. I set the drinks down on the table and smiled.

Erin giggled in reply while Thomas and Shannon took their drinks

Soon the dinner bell rang and I got up, along with Keven.
"Anyone want to help getting everything on the table?" I asked, knowing they mostly were helping out if needed. Since the table was set, it was just dinner that needed to be put on the table.

Sara and Colleen both stood up, "We will" Colleen replied

I gave them a thankful smile.
"Then let's get busy." I said and took both of them with me into the kitchen.
Dinner was simple, just a nice roast, some vegetables and home made bread. And of course some desert, which I haven't mentioned yet, but knew it was the twin's favorite, well actually all liked it. I got the vegetables into bowls and handed them to Sara and Colleen, taking the sauce while Keven took the meat.

Sara and Colleen took the bowls, then walked out to the table, gently setting them down on the covers

I did the same with sauce and Keven with the roast and then I waited for everyone to take a seat.

Thomas and his family took their seats and looked at Haylen and Keven

We sat down and I looked around.
"Who wants to say grace?"

"I will" Colleen replied

I looked at her and nodded.
"Alright."

Thomas and Shannon smiled, then crossed themselves, as did the other girls, Colleen said the prayer, then crossed herself again

Keven and I followed example and after the prayer was spoken we started into dinner.

Thomas and his family followed suit, Bridget looked at Haylen, "Yours pretty tonights" she said

I smiled at Bridged, blushing a little.
"thank you, sweetie." I said to her.