Hey, thanks for the update on the weekend plans. I checked with my schedule and I think Saturday afternoon works perfectly. The weather seems like it'll cooperate for a change. Just let me know what time I should be ready, and if you need me to bring anything specific. I was thinking maybe I could grab that book you recommended last month. Anyway, looking forward to catching up properly. Let me know if we should stick to the original spot or try somewhere new.

Also, I finally finished fixing the railing on the deck. It took longer than expected because I had to replace a few rotten boards underneath. Took a trip to the hardware store twice because I measured wrong the first time. At least it's solid now. Let me know if you want any help with your project next weekend.

I've been trying to plan a simple dinner menu for a small get together. I found this recipe for lemon herb chicken that looks straightforward enough. The prep work is mostly just chopping vegetables and marinating the chicken overnight. I think I'll pair it with roasted potatoes and a green salad. The key is to keep it low stress for the host. I also looked into a no bake cheesecake option for dessert. It seems like a solid plan if everyone can tolerate some dairy. I'll send over the final menu later this week for your approval. Let me know if you have any serious food allergies I missed. Otherwise, I'll stick to the plan.