Out to Lunch

After church on Sunday, all five of us were able to go to lunch together, and we chose one of my favorite places downtown. Set in an old cottage, the restaurant is surrounded by beautiful gardens. I love to go there and sit outside, but Sunday was cold and rainy, so we ate inside where it was delightfully warm and cozy. Everyone ordered brunch but me, and I had a delicious salad and fresh asparagus and parmesan ravioli. For dessert, a chocolate lava cake for the table. It was a lovely birthday lunch.
Aren’t these so pretty! Simple and fresh, but so festive.

I spent the rest of the afternoon by the fire, writing Christmas cards. In the evening we returned to church for the annual Lessons and Carols, one of my favorite services. Big had a reading, and Middle did the closing prayer. The music, all sung by the young people’s choir, was wonderful. I love seeing those young men and women in choir robes, Levis and duck shoes peeking out, yes, but for a time, they join with the generations before them and sing of the hope, the promise, the joy of a Savior, of love come down at Christmastime.

Happy Blessed year to you, Mrs. T&C. I have one request... before your next blog post, please go shopping and buy something for YOU=Birthday Girl. The clock is ticking... don't let it get too close to your next Birthday before you spurge on YOURSELF.
ReplyDeleteOh, and thanks for the delicious birthday lunch idea. I just might have to head to Costco in February... 25th, that is!
What a cute post! I love your pics of the restaurant AND you & your hubby, great looking couple you are. And I love your raincoat too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and thank you for your nice comment. Your home is beautiful. I could go on and on... and the coming out party?? Definitely not a west coast thing but I wish it was. I made my sons go to cotillion for one season when they were in middle school and all they could do was complain about the food. It was all about the food, of course. The payoff. :) The white tie and tails...sigh. Your son will look so handsome.
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