Tea Party

I've always loved Tea. The beverage itself is simple, delicious, comforting......and then when you add meal or a snack to it, it becomes something really special.

When I went to London 9 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long!) with my mom, Shelby and Yvonne, we had "High Tea" at the Dorchester. It was marvelous.

So, this year when I was trying to decide what I wanted to do for my birthday, "Tea Party" jumped to mind and well, once there, I couldn't resist the pull. I told my mom and Faith and they were on board and excited!

The big day was this last Saturday (the day before my actual birthday because of scheduling snafoos on the actual day), and it was all I had wished for and much, much more.

Faith hosted and everyone brought a little something tasty to go on the table. We had a couple of different black teas, including a Rose one that I just loved. It was a simply delightful evening!

Here's the group! My brother was there at the beginning and took our picture for us!

(starting with me and working clockwise: Me, Pamela, Mom, Rhonda, Carol, Jessie and Faith)

Showing off some of my presents:


And the lovely cake Faith made me:
Such a fun, fun party. I just might have to have a tea party for my birthday every year! I wasn't sure anything could top going to the zoo last year, but this sure did! Thanks to every one who helped make it special and wonderful! A special shout out to Dad and Jon, who watched the boys!!!