![IMG_9969](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4374585106_07512dd215.jpg)
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
![IMG_9978](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4373834185_89fb1e1313.jpg)
Posing with friends before lunch
![IMG_9965](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4373828245_53d855df1c.jpg)
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
![IMG_9964](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4373825361_370f3babe5.jpg)
Meanwhile back in the kitchen Scot and Seth plated the food
![IMG_9982](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4401694602_7f23ba1d77.jpg)
Lunch: Mexican Seafood Cocktail, Mixed Greens with Maple-Balsamic Dressing and heart-shaped Herb Roll (this china is Brittany by Royal Crown Derby)
![IMG_9990](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4374591046_6f310fa9d4.jpg)
Guests in the den
![DSC_0373](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4373840915_6efc92e888.jpg)
Friends in the breakfast room
![DSC_0379](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4373841659_c48f0134d8.jpg)
Me with my longtime friends Lynne and Elizabeth (Elizabeth and I roomed together after we graduated from SMU)
![DSC_0377](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4358867385_85c20678c0.jpg)
Living room guests
![DSC_0381](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4374597010_544bcf1280.jpg)
Dessert: Jacques and Julia's Chocolate Roulade with fresh raspberries - yum!
![IMG_9996](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4373845711_a8b72cf22a.jpg)
Hockey Boy and his friend tried to sneak out unnoticed but were caught by the paparazzi (my friend Donna)
![IMG_9994](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4373848871_f936c64009.jpg)
Presenting friends Marty and Camille with their party favors (mercury glass votives)
![IMG_0003](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4373851341_c2e60177cc.jpg)
Saying goodbye as friends begin to leave
![DSC_0383](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4374605796_bcc3a39d51.jpg)
Hostess gifts from my wonderful friends
Coming up next: Recipes
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.
Post a Comment