The Good Shepherd Garden Party ~ week 2

"Welcome to the Lord's Table"

For information you  may visit Jessica's blog

Our second week proved to be as busy as the first.  We've had a series of tragic events around us so, my spirits this week have been pretty low.  But, Saturday morning Max remembered our tea.  He looked up and yelled from across the room...cuz walking over to me was just way to hard lol..."Momma, our tea...when are we going to have it?"

so

~The Table and Chairs~

We had our second party with the Good Shepherd early Saturday evening.  It was a pretty evening too, making it all the better to be outside.  Lucy and Rose set the table and put our cushions back on the chairs.  That was the extent of decorating the chairs.  But, they did a lovely job with the table.

~The Bread & Pot of Honey~

All I did here was put together buttermilk biscuits into the shape of the lamb.  He came out really cute and my little ones thought it was the "coolest".

For the honey I didn't make the honey butter but opted to use some Cactus Honey from our local "bee farm".

~The Wine~

Max began to make the Grape Wine as suggested by both Jessica and Charlotte.  But, the poor boy poured the juice into a container we use for decorations.  It has a hole on the bottom and isn't made to hold liquids.  Thus, we had grape juice running over the counters and none left over to make the wine.  Luckily, I did have some sparkling cider on hand.

Good enough...

~The Fruit~

We didn't use the 12 fruit salad instead, we used what we had on hand.  Some of our favorites...kiwi, pineapple, strawberries and melons. 

~The Milk~

I think you need to just look at that boy's face to know what a hit this was.  We waited until after we had our fruit and tea (or cider).  Each made there own version of a sundae and proceeded to eat with delight as they jumped and flipped on our trampoline.

We had our party after a late lunch.  So, this menu worked for us.  Next year I may incorporate a main dish so that we can have it for lunch. 

For a look at what others are doing please visit Catholic Cuisine

As I mentioned above there have been a series of "bad" news going around.  May I ask your prayers for the following people:

My friend Yvette. 

Her cancer is back after 20 years of living cancer free.

The Horey family

Patrick Horey

Patrick will be put to rest on the same day as his birth, April 21st.

For the repose of Lincoln's soul

Thank you ladies!  Your prayers are greatly appreciated