There are not enough superlatives to describe Elegante Mother’s 90th birthday party!
\nShe 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*
\nThe 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:
\nA Domestic Cheese display
\nUltimate Guacamole
\nItalian Antipasto
\nWood Smoked Salmon
\nCoastal Crab Cakes
\nPetite Quiche
\nYukon Potato Cups
\nWalnut Chicken Roulade
\nParmesan Artichoke Tartlets
\nLemon Bars with Raspberries
\nPetite Fours
\nChocolate dipped Pretzel Rods,
\nWe did coffee, tea, soda pop and wine, and cider for the kids.
\nThey 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!
\nI 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.
\nMy 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.
\nIt 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*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading