Southern HospitaliTEA......in honor of my friend, Marion.........

Edward and I were so excited having Marion and John visit...but equally so were Amy, Erin, Elisabeth and Ellie....they planned a special event in Marion's honor......Beth, a good friend of Amy's helped co-ordinate, cook and decorate.....delicious hors d'oeuvres, or vol-au-vents (as our British friends would say) were served........
One of the gifts Marion brought was this beautiful snow-white drying cloth....it is a work of art....a perfect cloth for the tea cart...different teas, Peach, Heavenly, etc....were served.
Erin, Amy and Elisabeth............
The excitement began building as the first guests entered the back yard.....everyone had looked forward with great anticipation to meeting Marion.....many had read her blog and felt as I had that they knew her........earlier in the week, two friends were discussing the tea party and the English honoree....one asked the other if she would be attending.....to which she replied, " Yes, that's the closet to royalty I'll ever be!"

One guest, Pam, had relatives who came from Wales...she brought along a genealogical book. She and Marion had quite a discussion about Wales..... Cousin Mary Jo 'knew' Marion and John from conversations with Edward and me......

Several young ladies accompanied their mothers....they were in their Sunday best and on their best behavior........

Before the tea came to an end, John was summoned from inside, where he Edward and Bobby, a cousin, were engaged in 'man talk'........all the ladies wanted to meet John........

Much to soon, the evening came to an end and the guests departed......many memories and friendships were made........

Our granddaughter, Erin, kindly shared her slide show............

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