Tea for Two or Eleven

Pam Hostessed the cutest Tea Party ever for her neighborhood girls. They were told to come with * an accent from England * An English name starting with Lady, Mrs. Madame, Princess or your Highness * A Sophisticated Outfit * Some good stories * Your favorite tea cup and saucer * Hats will be provided.
She had little sandwiches cut out with meat and cheese, little cupcakes, brownies, crumpets, scones, and because it was a hot day we had raspberry lemonade or water. The girls learned etiquette, some french words, and had a ball with the hats and gloves. In attendance was Lady Lollipop, Lady Margarethe Pearl, Miss Pearlene (Pam)
Lady Eugeneous Ewe (Kim) Her Highness Constance P. Zealot (that's me), and many more fun neighbor girls. Pam made it special with lace table clothes, little press on rhinestones for their pinkie fingers to remind them to keep it up. They were so fun to see and be with. I was so excited I came dressed and ready the day before. Life is always fun with Pam.. "It's a jolly Holiday with Pami, Pami makes your heart feel glad. When the days are gray and ordinary, Pami makes the sun shine through." Well you get the idea. Love that girl!! Tea time was Posh Katie came over at the end and we had her try on the hats. (as a sidenote, most the these hats belonged to Verdi's grandmother) Reminded me of the book "Caps, Caps for Sale". Which is your favorite hat?

We had a wonderful week in Lake Powell. Sara & Paul and their kids came the whole week. Katie and Brent came for the first two days, then had to leave. Mike came on Sunday and stayed the rest of the time. On Monday, Natalie Ipson, our niece and her husband Cory and two darling daughters came. We had great water, great weather and loved it. Thanks for the memories.

Gathering in South Carolina

We had a great opportunity to be together in South Carolina. Ali came up for a wedding, I went to Boiling Springs to tend. Liz flew down from New York, and Andrew took a day off and we went to the zoo. Doug flew in and we headed for Ridgeland, where I was born. Mike flew in for a few days. Linda and Kathy were already there so it was a big group of us. We visited our dear relatives there, and oh how we love them. It was so beautiful, and so good to see everyone. I wanted my children to experience and feel my love for the South, and understand their roots. It was a success. They all want to go back. Thanks to Steve & Joan, Aunt Ruth, Aunt Parniece, for your hospitality. Good to see Uncle Rudy, Aunt Bill and Aunt Tena as well as many cousins. Love you.. You mean the world to us.

Poland, A Wonderful Surprise

Mike,his friend from Poland Macji, his friend Amy Moss, her mother Lonna and I spent 9 wonderful days in Poland the end of April beginning of May. It was so beautiful. Mike was the Photographer, but these are ones I took. I'd go again in a heart beat. It was so beautiful. The Polish are very religious people, so much of this is churches. Go if you ever get the chance.