Valentine Luncheon 2010, part III: Lunch is served.

***Apologies for my long pause between posts. In addition to my luncheon, I have had two large volunteer jobs converge in the last week and I made a quick trip to Houston for my brother's 40th birthday party (more on that soon). I hope to be back to regular blogging now!***


Before sitting down to lunch, I gathered everyone in the den and said a prayer thanking God for the blessing of friends and the opportunity to fellowship together and then I raised a toast to my wonderful friends


Posing with friends before lunch


Dots was thrilled that the luncheon was postponed to Saturday as she had been petitioning (unsuccessfully) to be allowed to stay home from school to observe the festivities


Meanwhile back in the kitchen Scot and Seth plated the food


Lunch: Mexican Seafood Cocktail, Mixed Greens with Maple-Balsamic Dressing and heart-shaped Herb Roll (this china is Brittany by Royal Crown Derby)


Guests in the den


Friends in the breakfast room


Me with my longtime friends Lynne and Elizabeth (Elizabeth and I roomed together after we graduated from SMU)


Living room guests


Dessert: Jacques and Julia's Chocolate Roulade with fresh raspberries - yum!


Hockey Boy and his friend tried to sneak out unnoticed but were caught by the paparazzi (my friend Donna)


Presenting friends Marty and Camille with their party favors (mercury glass votives)


Saying goodbye as friends begin to leave


Hostess gifts from my wonderful friends

Coming up next: Recipes