The Dischers recently visited (only a couple of weeks after becoming citizens of Missouri!), and when cousins come to town, creative events will happen! Hmmmm . . . what shall we do? I know! A garden party! But the garden is in transition from winter garden to spring! Oh, nevermind . . . it will still be wonderful. Let's get moving and set everything up. Then let's dig out the lovely spring prints and hats. No mind that it is still coolish and windy today. Let's have a garden party!
Margaret Anne contemplates hats, teas, linens, finger sandwiches, cookies . . . (and grandmother contemplates where in the world that blue line has come from and how in the world can she get rid of it!) 
Emma Jane tries on a lovely hat. Hmmm, probably a little too heavy and Eastern European for this event!
Mary greets us with a cup of hot tea, while she maintains her hat status. I guess EJ decided to go hatless.
Mama/Aunt Molly sits at the little table (where did that scowling prince come from??)
The granny corner is just the right spot for Grandma Sue and me (hey, I said it was a breezy day, okay!)
Young ladies fill their plates with dainties, homemade scones and lemon curd. Everything was delicious.
The lovely maidens' table. It was a beautiful day, despite the winds.
Wonderful fellowship and conversation. The time for beloved cousins to leave for home will come too soon.
Margaret Anne shows off her babies, the Brussels sprouts. We enjoyed them a few days later. Nothings better than wonderful fresh produce from the Stricklens' garden!
Aunt Beth with another interloper prince! What fun we had with Baby Paul while he was here!
Callie displays one of the remaining (huge) collard plants. These are so delicious!
Amanda snuggles with her little buddy before they sweep him off to Missouri.
Abby in her gracious hostess mode. We had a wonderful time, Abby!
Rosie and her "other cousin", the Lady of the Garden.
Two of my sweet, godly daughters and me. What a wonderful day we had. We miss you, Dischers, but what a blessing to have the Stricklens nearby!
Margaret Anne contemplates hats, teas, linens, finger sandwiches, cookies . . . (and grandmother contemplates where in the world that blue line has come from and how in the world can she get rid of it!)
Emma Jane tries on a lovely hat. Hmmm, probably a little too heavy and Eastern European for this event!
Mary greets us with a cup of hot tea, while she maintains her hat status. I guess EJ decided to go hatless.
Mama/Aunt Molly sits at the little table (where did that scowling prince come from??)
The granny corner is just the right spot for Grandma Sue and me (hey, I said it was a breezy day, okay!)
Young ladies fill their plates with dainties, homemade scones and lemon curd. Everything was delicious.
The lovely maidens' table. It was a beautiful day, despite the winds.
Wonderful fellowship and conversation. The time for beloved cousins to leave for home will come too soon.
Margaret Anne shows off her babies, the Brussels sprouts. We enjoyed them a few days later. Nothings better than wonderful fresh produce from the Stricklens' garden!
Aunt Beth with another interloper prince! What fun we had with Baby Paul while he was here!
Callie displays one of the remaining (huge) collard plants. These are so delicious!
Amanda snuggles with her little buddy before they sweep him off to Missouri.
Abby in her gracious hostess mode. We had a wonderful time, Abby!
Rosie and her "other cousin", the Lady of the Garden.
Two of my sweet, godly daughters and me. What a wonderful day we had. We miss you, Dischers, but what a blessing to have the Stricklens nearby!
3 comments:
We had a lovely and very fun time, didn't we?? "Just a little impromptu thing, um...event...." Of course everything is enjoyable when your family is there:):) Now I'm off to post my pictures of that day!
Mary
(aka The Party Planner--Florida Branch)
What a cute post! That was such a nice day :)
So glad the girls decided to go ahead with the idea.
I think you have taken the ONE picture I actually like of me being pregnant with Nathaniel! It wasn't that long ago, was it?
Beautiful post.
Love you!
Molly
Looks like so much fun! I love the real tables and chairs set up in the garden for a real garden party!
Love,
Katie
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