It's not everyday one turns 80. My dear friend Sylvia (standing next to me) celebrated this milestone earlier this month and the rejoicing continues. She has been such a godly example and inspiration to us and I wanted to do something special that she would enjoy. She is full of the joy of the Lord. She looks amazing doesn't she!
All of us are "foodies" and love the Lord so this venue was right up our alley.
Here's a closer look at our table. The beautiful heart pics were crafted by none other than Mary S and beautifully adorned my raspberry muffins.
We started off with Valentine Kahlua coffee, piled high with whipped cream.
Mary's love banner parades above tuna cups.
We all enjoyed this freshly baked focaccia from a famous Chatsworth Italian deli.
This healthy hummus is made with garbanzo beans, tahini paste, and lemons, and topped with Spanish paprika and black sesame seeds.
Sylvia loves to bake and brought this colorful platter of sugar cookies and meringues.
Colleen's roasted squash with avocado, fresh basil, and smoked mozzarella was off the charts good.
Paying homage to Sylvia's Italian heritage we enjoyed heart shaped Caprese salad with lots of fresh, cracked pepper.
Here we have roasted fingerling potatoes with lemon zest and oregano.
A foodie afternoon like this would not be complete without two episodes of The Pioneer Woman!
My friend from Turkey gave me this silver vase and I wanted her to see how lovely it looks on my mantle. It brings joy to my heart every time I look at it.
What a blessed Valentine birthday celebration this was! Let's do it again! Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you Lord for the special women you have put in my life!
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