***Apologies for my long pause between posts. In addition to my luncheon, I have had two large volunteer jobs converge in the last week and I made a quick trip to Houston for my brother's 40th birthday party (more on that soon). I hope to be back to regular blogging now!***
Before sitting down to lunch, I gathered everyone in the den and said a prayer thanking God for the blessing of friends and the opportunity to fellowship together and then I raised a toast to my wonderful friends
Posing with friends before lunch
Dots was thrilled that the luncheon was postponed to Saturday as she had been petitioning (unsuccessfully) to be allowed to stay home from school to observe the festivities
Meanwhile back in the kitchen Scot and Seth plated the food
Lunch: Mexican Seafood Cocktail, Mixed Greens with Maple-Balsamic Dressing and heart-shaped Herb Roll (this china is Brittany by Royal Crown Derby)
Guests in the den
Friends in the breakfast room
Me with my longtime friends Lynne and Elizabeth (Elizabeth and I roomed together after we graduated from SMU)
Living room guests
Dessert: Jacques and Julia's Chocolate Roulade with fresh raspberries - yum!
Hockey Boy and his friend tried to sneak out unnoticed but were caught by the paparazzi (my friend Donna)
Presenting friends Marty and Camille with their party favors (mercury glass votives)
Saying goodbye as friends begin to leave
Hostess gifts from my wonderful friends
Coming up next: Recipes
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14 comments:
What a fabulous Valentine luncheon!! You always make things so special.♥
Everything looks so beautiful! Did you make the Roulade? I made one for the first time this Christmas and may make it again for my husbands birthday this month.
It all looks so lovely! That dessert is to die for!
I love your Burberry top! Perfection. What a wonderful tradition to have.
I want to be invited next year! WOW!
I should know better than to check my fave blog in the middle of the afternoon! My mouth is watering! What an amazing luncheon!!!! You need to write a book!
LOVE the pics! Thanks for sharing your fun time!
Oh it all looks fabulous. I see the cake turned out beautifully:)
What a beautiful luncheon! Such a special tradition! I can't wait to see the recipes. Your tables were just beautiful! Glad Dots got to enjoy as well!
Norah
What a beautiful group of friends you have. The joyful look on your face in each photo says it all. I can't wait for the recipes ~ it all looks wonderful!
Jo
Everything looks amazing and I completely love your blouse!
OK... I'm booking my flight to DFW for February, 2011!!!
Or... I think you need to host a blog luncheon. Oooo la la!
Looks wonderful! You are a very thougtful friend and I'm sure your friends appreciate your wonderful luncheon.
Hostess gifts!!! Jackpot! LOL.
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