summer Teas

over the years Robyn and I have hosted several teas ----it started when she was little----I think the first one was a "summer tea" and then it would be other times of the year---it was meant to be an annual event it was more like a every other year thing

I loved preparing for the teas---we searched for the perfect invitations---napkins----cookies---pastries and the goody bags or gifts for our guests----

I learned a lot about teas and especially afternoon teas--which is mostly what we had-----

I think the first tea I gave was to my daughter in law Adrienne --it was a wedding shower tea---at that one--I actually brewed the tea and like custom says---I poured for everyone---making sure to add the sugar cubes and cream before the tea-----and realizing of course that in true form---cream was not to be used---only milk-----making sure to offer lemon as well-

yes I know probably more than I need to know about teas----

funny story-the teas were a place where the girls knew they could dress up as much as they liked or didn't like--but Robyn liked her attire pretty fancy---well this one year---it was one of the summer teas---an especially hot hot day-----well as Robyn opens the door to her first guests--who are dressed in sweet cool sun dresses---Robyn exclaims---"well I guess I'm overdressed!"