So, you're grilling, right?

Yesterday, we went to my sister's house for a birthday party for my niece. After we had been there a while my sister came up to me and asked "Has my husband talked to you about cooking the hot dogs yet?" 

"No..." I replied. 

She called him over. "Hey, have you asked Nate about grilling yet?" 

"No, I just assumed he would be up for it."

I confirmed that I would indeed be up for it and that it was not a problem. Of course I would cook the hot dogs for my niece on her birthday as I did the year before, and just as I had cooked the BBQ chicken and the hot dogs the year before that. I guess it's one of the things about being a good cook - everyone always expects asks you to cook at parties. The other thing about it is - I really don't mind. 

Nate working the grill

I love cooking, I love when people get to eat my food, and when I can cook for an entire party full of people, I do it. Even if all I am cooking are the hot dogs. Because I will make sure those hot dogs are the best hot dogs I can cook, and that everyone who eats a hot dog has a smile on their face. Because in my mind - I put that smile there. I made that smile happen. That's why I love doing what I do, and why I will always be up for working the grill. Or the griddle. Or the stove. 

Tasty hot dogs!

As we were leaving and saying our goodbyes to friends and families, my sister's mother-in-law says to me "We're inviting you to our next party." You can probably guess why - and by now you know my answer. 

Yes.