There are not enough superlatives to describe Elegante Mother's 90th birthday party!
She and I started the day at the salon. We both had our hair done, and her nail technician insisted she stay for a nail touch up, as a gift. *S*
The caterer arrived at 11:30 and proceeded to create an incredible spread of food in the kitchen and dining room. They just sent a final statement, listing what they provided:
A Domestic Cheese display
Ultimate Guacamole
Italian Antipasto
Wood Smoked Salmon
Coastal Crab Cakes
Petite Quiche
Yukon Potato Cups
Walnut Chicken Roulade
Parmesan Artichoke Tartlets
Lemon Bars with Raspberries
Petite Fours
Chocolate dipped Pretzel Rods,
We did coffee, tea, soda pop and wine, and cider for the kids.
They sent the most incredible young man to set things up. He changed into a uniform and saw to it that things were kept warm, and that the chaffing dishes remained full. He circulated when he had free time, to collect empty plates and glasses. He was WONDERFUL! I have to write to our caterer to let them know how pleased we were with his service, and their appetizers!
I have to sit down and do a head count, but I think that perhaps 100 people turned out for EM's party. She was busy, chatting with friends for close to eight hours. I thought we might have to pour her into bed, exhausted, but smiling.
My family pulled together to make this all work, and we owe them a big thanks. I was able to visit with everyone, and know that our guests were entertained and well fed. Thanks go to my sisters for making picture boards, and a memory book, for helping to set up and clear things. Thanks to my niece for helping with the invitations and music, and assisting Dear Husband with bar tending duties, and to her husband for being our party photographer.
It was a bang up way to start the holiday season, and now we're just going to rest on our laurels and the afterglow of a great time! *G*
Comments (4)
How in the world could ANYONE stay on a diet with THAT menu? Ouch! But, it looks awfully good.
Posted by Joy | December 3, 2006 7:41 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 19:41
Oh Joy.....I didn't! And there was an amazing amount of food left over. :-(
You know how they say that people who fall off horses are supposed to get right back up and ride again? Well...my diet is a lot like that. I fall off the diet, pick myself up, and vow to start again. The food will be pitched out tomorrow, so that will help.
Posted by buffy | December 5, 2006 11:12 PM
Posted on December 5, 2006 23:12
Sounds as if you had a wonderful day. I am so glad everything turned out so well and the food (and the young man) were just right. And I hope you werren't too exhausted afterwards.
Posted by Adele | December 7, 2006 4:32 AM
Posted on December 7, 2006 04:32
Adele, it was wonderful! I have to be sure to get that note written, so that the caterer knows how pleased we are with how things turned out.
I was still up and walking by 8:00 p.m. when our last guest left. Normally by then, I'm looking for a place to sit where I can put my feet up! It was a good party!
Posted by buffy | December 8, 2006 12:17 AM
Posted on December 8, 2006 00:17