My Club Luncheon Yesterday

We had such a fun luncheon yesterday with my club friends, their mothers, children, and grandchildren. This club, Amies Toujours (french for "Friends Forever), began 30 plus years ago with my high school girl friends. We had reached the point where most of us were married and had children, and there was no excuse, like wedding or baby showers, to get together.

We started out very officially, with monthly meetings that consisted of scheduled activities or guest speakers. We continued that way for many years, but as our lives got more complicated and busy, we have reduced that down to about 4 times a year. The big event is the Christmas Dinner held at one of our homes. It is an all out affair, and we exchange gifts and laugh together for hours. I can't wait to show pictures of our "traveling nut wardrobe ensemble" that gets added to each year.

Here are pictures from yesterday's event.
It was held in one of my friend's beautiful homes.

There's Natalie in the center,
cutting up limes and lemons.

There were 38 adults and 18 children there.
Everyone was invited to bring their
favorite doll and tell about it.
It was so fun to see all the adorable
little girls with their dolls.
Here is a picture of some of the dolls.
(plus a living one)

Here are my friends
(minus 6 who couldn't be there
and one that, unfortunately, got cut off in my picture)

Here are Natalie and me by the dessert table.

I was so happy
Natalie could share in the day with me.
She was so willing to help with everything
and made it a point to talk and visit with people.
I told her that she has a gift that way.
From the time she was little,
she has always been interested in
and listened to people of all ages.

Thank you, Natalie.