A Fall Birthday Tea

This week we had the fun of honoring my mom's 60th birthday with a tea party.



In my family, the females are far outnumbered by the menfolk, so it was special get together with just the girls.



The most popular guest was the newborn son of my sister-in-law - even if though he did break the all-girl attendance. Our girlie got some practice in being a big sister.



I'm not an experienced tea party hostess but I picked the brain of my talented friend, Regina, and drafted help from my sisters. My children had fun setting the table. Fall is such a fun time to decorate.



My mom is on the right with her sisters.



My sister made Michelle's wonderful pomegranate pear salad.



We had roasted red pepper soup and garden chowder.

I didn't get a picture of the sandwiches - croissant and foccacia bread with turkey, provolone, and apple slices.



Dessert was a choice of gingersnaps, apple torte, and chocolate coconut bars.

Thanks, mom, for giving us an excuse to enjoy good company and tea.