Archive: Party

Sheila’s Beach Birthday Party

Posted on: Jul 10, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Sheila is a dear friend.  She had a (as one would say) milestone birthday, and that called for a party.  Now, Sheila loves the beach.  She grew up going to the beach, and she has a wonderful collection of seashells.  So… we had a beach party.  This was so much fun to plan. Welcome to […]

The Grands on July 4th

Posted on: Jul 8, 2014        In: Life and Love        With: No comments
The Grands came to the July 4th gathering along with a few other relatives and friends.  It was fun to see that the Grands were decked out in their patriotic attire, and they looked so cute.   I just knew you would like to see their pictures. – Okay, just indulge this grandmother. Number One […]

Hot Dog Bar – July 4, 2014

Posted on: Jul 7, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Hot dogs are a must for a Fourth of July gathering.  They are the All-American food.  How this came to be, I do not know, but many different cities have signature versions of the frank.  You have heard of the Chicago dog or the hot dogs sold on the streets of New York City.  So […]

Summa Cum Laude Paige

Posted on: May 20, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Paige graduated Suma Cum Laude from Dallas Baptist University.  Summa Cum Laude – “With Highest Honor” or “With Highest Praise”. To be specific, she graduated with a 4.0 grade point average while working and being a mother to teenage son Alex.  WOW!  I am proud to know her. Proud parents, Mike and Day, had a […]

Remember the Alamo ADK Meeting – Part 2 Decorations and Menu

Posted on: Mar 7, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
I mentioned before how excited I was to get to host the March 6th ADK meeting.  March 6th commemorates the date of the fall of the Alamo.  I have gathered Alamo collectibles over the years, and I had always wanted to host a Remember the Alamo party.  Well, a meeting is not necessarily a party, […]

Carmen’s Birthday Party

Posted on: Jan 26, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Carmen’s niece Melanie gave Carmen a birthday party!  Sweet Mother of Pearl!  What a nice thing to do.  I liked it.  I loved it.  Going to birthday parties for adults is major fun – meeting new people, eating good food, and enjoying lots of laughter.  I am now crusading for more birthday parties for my […]

An English Christmas Tea

Posted on: Dec 23, 2013        In: Gatherings, Recipes        With: No comments
A highlight of the Christmas season is when the Grands (grandson, grand nieces and nephew) come for a Christmas Tea.  Their parents come too – but at this tea the children sit at the table, and the adults stand around and graze. Since Ever-Lovin’ and I had visited England this year, we thought an English […]

Living Stones Christmas Party

Posted on: Dec 4, 2013        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Without a doubt a highlight of each Christmas season is the Living Stones Christmas Party. Lauren is a major part of our party – a reason to gather.  You see – Lauren is an angel to children in the CPS (Child Protective Services) system.  She is a caseworker – yes, one of the overworked and […]

Storybook Baby Shower – Part Two

Posted on: Nov 8, 2013        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
What a wonderful afternoon we enjoyed at the Storybook Baby Shower given in Jenny’s honor.  The storybook decor was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the company fantastic.  Both old friends and new friends alike joined in the fun, and these ladies are like family.  Words can not express the pleasure of having others share […]

Smoky Pecan Puffs

Posted on: Oct 29, 2013        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
Sheila (AKA as SheShe) made Smokey Pecan Puffs for Stephanie’s shower.  They were a hit.  This would be a great appetizer for your next party.  They are easy, pretty, and delicious. SheShe was kind and shared the recipe. SMOKEY PECAN PUFFS 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp poppy […]