THE BIRTHDAY AND THE WEDDING WEEKEND

HELLO LOVES!

How was your weekend?

We had marvelous rain.....lots of rain!

I cannot complain as it was much needed

however, this caused high school football games to be cancelled

and.....it was a wedding weekend for Rob's close friends...

we learned a long time ago, you can never be afraid to get wet...

so first and foremost....

let's wish THE DIVINE MISS M

a

VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

You look mahvelous darling girl!!!!

I was able to spend a very fun afternoon with Rob, before the

festivities started...we had a shopping trip and enjoyed

lunch at a favorite Mexican restaurant!

This is always a treat for me....to have lunch

with one of our kiddos....a great time to catch up with each other!

Hey Good Lookin'......

He is great at allowing me to snap a photo of him when he's home....

this was right before he was off to the Rehearsal and Rehearsal dinner!

I was able to finish all my fall decorating for the gathering.

We were hosting the Groom's party before the actual wedding

so I wanted the house to look festive and warm....especially on such a rainy, humid day.

Their chosen colors of the wedding were Wisteria and silver.
So I wanted to incorporate the purple and lavender in the
groom's gathering.

I love colors of fall for weddings.....

and I loved, loved, loved their invitation!

I have four sets of these Pioneer Woman glasses and just love using them

for both everyday and also for special occasions!

Lots of beer, cokes and water for these big ole' guys....

they have been friends since kindergarten...can you believe that?

I thought very carefully about the menu for these guys...

you know it's very different planning for men than it is woman...

so I finally decided on a crockpot 15 bean chili, assorted cheeses and crackers,

smoked ham and roasted turkey sandwiches, Italian meats and cheeses, 

chips dip, olives, grape tomatoes and fig-olive goat cheese with raspberry salsa...

for a sweet ending, red velvet and devil's food cupcakes, and assorted Tate's cookies!

I thought it best for the menu to be all self-serve and allow

them to have a relaxing gathering before dressing for the wedding...

which they certainly did!

I hope there is enough food as we are hosting eight of these guys!

I love goat cheese don't you?

Especially with a dollop of something sweet and tangy like

the raspberry salsa!

I wish y'all could smell the aroma of that delicious chili simmering away.....

I am a huge fan of Tate's cookies....

chocolate chip, chocolate chip with walnuts and oatmeal raisin cookies!

These are Kimberly cupcakes.....if you have never tried them,

they are delicious!

And yes ma'am....this is an AGGIE HOUSE

and the game is on as we speak....

however, we play ALABAMA and it's a wonder

if anyone can beat Bama'!!!!

GIG EM'

I have just been told that the 15-bean chili is a real hit!!!!

Well, this was such fun to host Robbie's friends and
I think this was perfect to tide them over until the reception dinner...
it's an evening wedding so it promises to be beautiful.....

And, indeed it was a lovely affair...
wishing the bride and her groom must happiness and joy in their marriage...

stay kind and true to each other..May God shine his grace upon you both.