Where The Orange Blossoms Grow...: Christmas Tea 2011!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Tea 2011!

Mama's delicious Steamed Cranberry Pudding

The hostesses :)

My BEAUTIFUL Grandmother!

...and my other BEAUTIFUL Grandmother!

In which Manda and Cal pose by the Christmas tree...

...as do Sadie and I

...and Margaret and Emilie! :)

"Brazen hussies!" ;)

Chelsea looking gorgeous

The beautiful Waldman ladies...

Franklin ladies...

Mahoney ladies...

Pollock ladies...

...and the Stricklen ladies :)

Margie Anne :)

Christi...so cute :)

Mrs. Stoksies enjoys Caraline's company! :)

So pretty, Liv :)

Uh-oh, we have an intruder! ;)

~Musical Chairs~

We have a winner! Good job Miss Mary!

{Christmas Tea 2011}

Merry Christmas, All! May the Lord richly bless you!

6 comments:

AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Beautiful pics, Mary! It was such a fun day (and night! :P)! But...That food made me hungry. ;) And the pic of Will made me laugh, and so did the ones from musical chairs. And you look sooo pretty in the one of you by the tree!
I could go on... :)
Thanks for hosting, and posting! :D

See ya soon!
Love,
Manda (Gonna go find some M&Ms or ham and cheese now. ;)
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AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 7:42 AM
So much fun!! We felt like queens for the day! Can't wait for the next one :)

Love you all,
Mrs. P
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LynnaeDecember 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM
That looks like so much fun...I love all of your costumes. We are going to a new year's day regency ball with some of our friends, and our sister is making us all "Pride and Prejudice" gowns :)
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AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Great post, Mary! I had such a wonderful time. Everything was so beautiful. And these pictures were a perfect little peep into that lovely day! Thanks for posting! :) <3

Love,
Sadie
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The DischersDecember 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Ah...lovely tea! Looks like everyone had such fun. Thanks for sharing, Mary!

Love,
Aunt Beth
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AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 8:11 AM
What fun! We had a Christmas tea last year at our house. It was such a lovely time with many sweet friends. Looks like you had the same experience. Merry Christmas!

Victoria
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The Orange Blossom Song

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the ocean breezes blow,
I want to cast my line on the falling tide,
Where the tarpon swim below.

I love the sunshine and the beaches, where the palms sway to and fro,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the Spanish moss hangs low,
Where the gators swim through the Everglades,
And the grand old live oaks grow.

I love the wildwoods, and the cities, and the friends I've come to know.
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

Here Is Home

Here is home, my blessed home.
Florida is her name.
God’s Providence has brought me here,
So here I will remain.

Here is home, my beautiful home,
Where God's creation sings
About the mighty power and grace
Of Jesus Christ our King.

Here is home, where in the Spring
The orange blossoms bloom,
And fill my senses to the brim
With their sweet perfume.

I love to hear the honey bees
Buzzing with all their might.
I love the clear, blue, cloudless sky,
And radiant stars at night.

Here is home, where Summer comes
With its burning heat,
Relentlessly providing us
With bugs and burning feet.

But when the Lord provides us
With a gentle shower,
It lifts the weary, wilted head
Of every wildflower.

Here is home, where in the Fall,
I don my scarves and sweater,
But really I don’t need them.
Cotton would do better.

No Autumn leaves are falling.
The trees are still quite green,
But a crisp, cool breeze is blowing,
And the days grow short, it seems.

Here is home, where Winter comes.
It's not so very cold,
But how I love to dig in the sand
My numb and barefoot toes!

In wintertime I love to eat
An orange from the tree.
Such a sweet and sticky treat.
Quite a delicacy!

Here is home where I am proud
To be a humble part
Of Florida's great, rich history,
And hold it near my heart.

The land on which I've tromped and played,
The Spanish settlers roam'd.
They called this place the “Land of Flowers,”
And here they made their home.

When war broke out between the States,
We proved our loyalty
To the precious Southern cause,
For God and Liberty!

Some folks call us “Florida Crackers.”
I'm proud to hold that name.
My ancestors were proud as well,
To call themselves the same.

Here is home, My home, sweet home,
Where life is at it's best.
Every day I thank the Lord,
For I am truly blessed!

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Tea 2011!

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