Our Christmas Tea 2011

Every year I think the 

Christmas Tea 

at church was the best yet.

But this one might be it.

This was the first year that 

I did not help Deanna decorate.

I had things I just had to do in 

the morning and she, Tim and 

a few of their kiddos set it up 

beautifully.

I loved the lamps on the tables!

So sweet!!

I had to take some photos of 

a few of Deanna's tea cups.

She treats us each year by bringing

her own glass plates, tea cups and 

tea pots, creamers and sugar bowls.

It is a service of love.

We appreciate it!

When the ladies began to arrive

the real fun began as we each

checked out what the next had

brought.

There were mini meatballs, spinach balls,

tea sandwiches, muffins, cranberry bread,

cheese and crackers,

jalepeno jelly on cream cheese
(Jelly was a gift from our friends at
Blue Barn Bulletin),

scones with lemon curd and cream........

I made potato soup.

It was all so yummy!!

Some items that went into the bags...first a mug then many other items.

And then came the fun.

We packed bags for the families

who are at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

It was so sweet to see the enjoyment everyone

got from filling a bag and then decorating it

just a bit with tissue paper and ribbon.

Not overdone but with love and care.
I also have to thank two cyber friends
who contributed to our project.
M  & S you know who you are....
be blessed.
Many thanks!!

Finally we had to clean up and head

home....bellies full and hearts happy.

Many thanks to our dear Deanna,

of Creekside Cottage,

for making another special evening....

even with an unexpected cold.

You did very well,

my friend.