First there was a piano recital. Little One is growing up so quickly!
Then an indoor picnic with burgers cooked on one of these green eggs.
Possibly the best burgers ever!
The final gathering of our mentor group…the end of a two-year journey together.
We celebrated with a wonderful dinner of hors d'oeuvres.
And lingered enjoying an early summer evening on the porch.
Some of us nearly-lifetime friends enjoy celebrating birthdays--a good
chance to get together, and we did so this week.
This little dessert … do you see the center?
Ganache! Oh my.
School is out this week and Little One and I
celebrated with our third annual end-of-year milkshake
at the counter of the"local." She's goofing around for the photo.
at the counter of the"local." She's goofing around for the photo.
Bonus: Tea tray.
I love a post about food! The hot d'oerves look particularly tasty.
ReplyDeleteWhen we first "met", Little One really was a very little one! I'm not familiar with a green egg cooker but that tablescape is very inviting.
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Bonnie
Fun five! All the food looks great. Little One isn't so little anymore. Milkshakes -- YUM! Great tea tray -- so colorful! Have a fun filled week!
ReplyDeleteYou have had great & delicious fiestas!! :)))
ReplyDeleteAll that food - yummy! I love that dessert. Who can resist dessert? Strawberries and chocolate. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
How quickly this year seems to have gone by - school out already!
ReplyDeleteFive about food - well, food is always a good topic in my opinion!
A great five, those hors d'oeuvres look amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat little ganache drew my eye immediately and now I'm craving chocolate.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
What a nice week you've had, Dotsie! I remember when our son was growing up, this time of year was filled with end-of-school-year events. I also remember those piano recitals. I took piano when I was growing up, and then we attended our son's piano recitals, as well. His piano teacher was such a special lady.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll be participating in the mentoring group again next year? I always think that sounds like such a wonderful idea. :) All the food looks delish, and the hamburgers sound great! Love the picture of fruit and ganache!
It sounds like your summer is off to a great start. I hope you and your loved ones have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Blessings,
Denise
What a feast! Glad you've had such a good week - eating! Have fun :-)
ReplyDeleteYour photos show a very busy week, Dotsie. The table of hors d'oeuvres are lovely and I'm sure tasty. I like the idea of a celebratory milkshake with your grand! Have a lovely weekend. ♥
ReplyDeleteLook at all that good looking food. Love this post as I think food is my love language. Looks like some fun and meaningful celebrating! Have a good and meaningful Memorial weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour table of food looks so good. Congratulations to your daughter, I find it impossible to play piano in front of other people.
ReplyDeleteWhen our schools use to let out for the summer at noon I'd always take the boys on a picnic somewhere. When the schools stopped doing that I wish I'd thought to do something else--your milkshake is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat Five! Your little one doesn't look little anymore! Crazy how fast that happens. Will you begin with a new group of gals to mentor? Such an important ministry.
ReplyDeleteGood eats in your photos. Little One is so grownup, but still looks tiny compared with the grand piano. Your hors d'oeuvres look delicious. We still have one month before school is out officially, and I'm starting to count down! Enjoy summer activities with your grands.
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter looks so grown up sitting at the piano Dotsie. I sat through a 4 hour dance recital for our youngest granddaughter today but at least it was air-conditioned because it was 86 outside.
ReplyDeleteI like the end of school year traditions, something I regret not doing. A friend makes a chocolate cake for her boys and even though she makes it at other times, she says that is the special one.
Love the table for your indoor BBQ picnic!
Hope you're having a lovely Memorial Day weekend.
Your little one is so adorable playing the piano. It's so much fun to see them grow up. The food photos you shared are amazing! Everything looks so good and makes me hungry. I like the beautiful table setting of your indoor bar-b-que. Our weather this weekend is a bit overcast but it's suppose to warm up later in the week. Enjoy your holiday weekend! Pat
ReplyDeleteThe makings of a very nice week. Your little one is a cutie for sure and all the food was looks so delishes! Wishes for a wonderful week to come!
ReplyDeletelovely , lovely week and the tea was delicious..
ReplyDeleteHi Podso! I haven't been blogging much at all...or visiting my blog friends, but I try to get to a few every now and then. Happy to hear you had such a nice week!
ReplyDeleteGreat celebrations and I enjoyed the peek at your food. Wondering why this is end of your mentoring group (or maybe I got it wrong)
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Jane
Hello, the food looks delicious. I love milkshakes, yum! Your grandchildren are lovely. Sounds like a great week! Happy Memorial Day, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've had a busy week with lots of fun! I love burgers...need to hear more about how you cooked them! heehee! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteVery nice post. What a cool shot at the recital. I love your table. I did a simple one too. I have to comment on the sculpture on your side bar of the girl on the bench. I have a similar one taken at my library. It is on my book blog. I enjoyed visiting you. Come over and see me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a table and meal...especially the dessert!
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Dotsie, Love your red, white and navy table setting. Love the idea of a tea tray. Enjoy your Memorial Day! Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my post about Vee. I know she will covet your prayers. Your blog is lovely, happy to visit you. ~ Abby
ReplyDeleteI have been missing you! I enjoyed everything about your share this morning, and it does look like you have been busy. All of those assorted foods has made me hungry for breakfast, but have to await the husby to bring me my breakfast tray ;) Have a wonderful week~
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and special week. Listening to granddaughter play in her piano recital must have been just the best!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...you put out quite a spread for these occasions! That is the most elegant inside picnic table I have ever seen, Dotsie...and the appetizers all look SO delicious! Now you have gone and done it...I'm hungry! Little One is quite adorable and there is no doubt she cherishes these moments with you. I also want to thank you for the sweet comment on my post yesterday :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memorable memory making week you have had x
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