While at home for a quick visit, I ventured to Rudy's Red Eye Grill in White Bear Lake for a brouhaha with a few family members and, of course, a bloody steak. Coincidently, my ol' pal Melissa Rose works at Rudy's and made some delicious recommendations. Here's a few photos from the evening's festivities. If you get a few drinks in my family, they're a riot! Take a look...
Aunt Sandy, Uncle Dave, Mama Joy, Grandma Grace, Grandpa Ronnie, Grandma Rosie, and Kirk.
Mom sporting her new fabulous hairdo.
My adorable grandparent's who refused to squeeze together for a picture. That's what 60 years of marriage will do to you!
One of my oldest and dearest friends, Melissa Rose. Mel actually has 2 friends named Kristi Davis, but I often remind her that I'm "the original."
Rosie counting how many Brandy Alexanders she's consumed.
Sandy and Dave after drinking a few glasses of wine. You can always tell when Sandy's been drinking, as her cheeks light up like Rudolf's nose.
Joycie and Gracie looking as cute as ever!
From L-to-R: Ryan, Angela, Jenny, Meagan, & Kristi. 
Does Ryan remind anyone else of Tom Skweres?
Two well-known booze hounds!
My entree consisted of an 18 oz. dry-aged bison ribeye topped with whipped garlic butter.
I'm so proud of Ryan! He may have actually surpassed Dr. T's record by eating as many different animals as possible during one meal. Ryan consumed elk, bison, duck, rattle snake, alligator, salmon, quail, and Cornish game hen. Wow, that's impressive! Unfortunately Ryan, I have nothing to give you but my undying respect!
Taxidermy central!
Fried alligator tail.
What they don't realize is that a debilitating food coma eagerly awaits them.
Check out the freaky conjoined lambs! Yikes!
Jenny & Meagan split a 1.5 lb. steak. The waiter topped it off with mushrooms, onions, and garlic butter. Yum!
Our waiter created a first-class experience!
