Monday, January 30, 2012

Love, Hope and Happiness


A few days ago while we were driving around for Rochelle and the twins' doctor's apointments, we stopped by an Italian bakery called Paesano's. It's too much hassle to take down the twins so I left Rochelle with them in the car and went in the bakery by myself.

I was thinking of having tea after AJ comes home from school. I brought this tea set from my booth in Natchez when I came here last Thanksgiving.
 This is what I came out with from the bakery, a tiramisu, red velvet cake, carrot cake, cherry topped cheesecake, cannolis, brownie cheesecake and an almond pig in a blanket pastry. There were so much goodies in there! I couldn't fit everything under the cake dome so I left out the red velvet and carrot cakes. I think these sweets are more than enough for us 3 for now, lol.

After we got home, we walked with the twins to meet AJ at the bus stop.

Then, I made some raspberry/cranberry tea and prepared the table for us to have an afternoon tea.




 There's AJ pouring her tea.

 And here is Rochelle! We had a relaxing afternoon eating, talking and bonding.
 And that was made possible because the twins weren't being fussy. Thanks Rea and Halle, for being so good and giving us a break!
Can you see them holding hands again?
Thank you for stopping by and thank you to all our hosts below for all these fun memes. I hope you get to visit them cause you will be in for some nice treats.


Marty's Tabletop Tuesday at http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/
Sandi's Teatime Tuesday at http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
Kathy's Victoria: A Return to Loveliness at http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Martha's Teacup Tues at http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Lady Katherine's Teatime Tuesday at http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

36 comments:

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Oh hon, you're having a great time with the girls, I'm going to be with Sophia and my grands this Wednesday and later we'll go to the beach. Your tweens are just too darn adorable and they look so serene. I love the tea set with the Chinese signals. The sweets look so yummy my mouth just waters, lol...I have also a feeling your AJ is feeling great having you around, she must be so special to you as she's the oldest, right? I feel like that with Victoria, no matter how many more grands God may gift me in the future. Have a wonderful week.
FABBY

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Christine,
the twins looks so cute, holding hands like good friends. Good girls that they where easy while you had tea time. You are really a family of beauties. AJ is a pretty girl as much as Rochelle and you. The tea set looks very adorable. But the pastries are gorgeous. I love Italian food and there sweets are incredible. My mouth is watering, when I see those delicious treats. Thank you so much for sharing an have a great time.
Best greetings, Johanna

Richard Cottrell said...

They are darling, you are blessed. Food looks yummy too! Richard from My Old Historic House.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Oh, Christine, what darling babies! You are blessed, dear lady! Everything looks good too, by the way. The tea set is wonderful. I really enjoyed looking at the photos in your header too. Thank you for joining me for tea today.

Blessings,
Sandi

Sonny G said...

cute lil babies and the tea set is so pretty.

Snap said...

Christine .. all your girls are beautiful! Love the tea set .. perfect so close to the Lunar New Year. All those goodies! Delicious! Happy Tea Day!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Sounds like a very nice relaxing tea with some very yummy treats!

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

The twins look absolutely adorable! I love how they are holding hands... so cute! Beautiful pic,Christine!And the baked goodies look scrumptious! Love the tea-set, looks so pretty with the black lettering on pristine white!Thanks for sharing! Hugs~Poppy

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Beth said...

Hi Christine, I can tell you are having a great time with the girls! Your tea goodies and the raspberry/cranberry tea look great!
Blessings, Beth

Susan said...

Christine, what a beautiful time with the girls. I am gaining ten pounds looking at all those wonderful pastries!!

Millie said...

Yum! Those bakery items look delicious!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Looks yummy! Almost went to a bakery today, but refrained. :)
Enjoy your evening.

A Hint of Home said...

I'm glad you're having such a fun time with the girls and of course, those sweet babies.
The food looks yummy!

xinex said...

Thanks, Rose!

Cindy J. said...

Lol.. all of your girls are adorable! I know you are treasuring each moment. Love, Cindy

xinex said...

Thanks, Cindy! I sure am treasuring every moment. I am starting to count my days here.

Regina said...

Wonderful post!

Regards.

xo

Gloria said...

The twins are so sweet, Christine. I love when they hold hands. :)
I also think it is so nice to see this little tea party with your daughter and AJ. I'm sure that especially AJ will look back on this time with you and treasure it...
Best,
Gloria

Dolores said...

Christine, you're such a wonderful mom and grandma. The food looks so delicious!!
I love to see those adorable babies. And holding hands is so sweet...

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh Christine, the twins are absolutely precious. Such a joy. Your tea looks amazing and AJ is so grown up. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Creations By Cindy said...

Love looking at your pictures and posts. You are so blessed my friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Sherry from Alabama said...

What wonderful memories you're making! The babies are so precious.

Anonymous said...

Oh those babies are sweet Christine!

Lovely tea and I loved seeing beautiful AJ.

Alycia Nichols said...

That little picture of the twins is just TOO CUTE!!!!!!! Very pretty, serene yet happy tea table. You really know how to do it! Enjoy your day!

Unknown said...

The twins are sooo cute holding hands! I just want to hug them! Nice, very nice table for tea! You always do such a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing! Hugs

Kathy said...

Love tea set! The treats - oh, my I am sure they were wonderful. I am so glad you're still having a wonderful time - the twins are so precious! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

How cute are they holding hands! Those desserts look so delicious, Christine. My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures! I hope you all enjoyed every last bite!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

I'm so happy ya had a little downtime with the your girls tea. Your right, there we're too many treats for three. Ya should'a invited me. Heeehehehe!

Girl, the pic of the twins holdin' hands is simply priceless. I just want to squeeze 'em and sniff their sweet little heads.

God bless ya sweetie and have a marvelous day!!!

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Those babies holding hands is the cutest thing I have ever seen! You are sure going to miss them when you come home. Those desserts make me fat just looking at them!

Terri said...

Oh the twins are so sweet! Holding hand too! Awwwwwww!
Lovely tea you shared. I think the tea set is wonderful! You always set such a fine table.
Hugs,
Terri

Barb said...

Christine, oooooo, everything looks so good.

The twins are just beautiful!

Barb ♥

The Tablescaper said...

Oh so fun! How wonderful to spend such time with your family.

- The Tablescaper

Sue said...

Christine, Those two girls are going to be close throughout their lives! I love how they are holding hands....

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Those babies are the sweetest...so precious and perfect! You always have the prettiest table! ♥

Kathleen said...

The cakes look so good, but not as sweet as those babies!

Debbie said...

I've been dealing with both time and computer issues so this is my first chance to visit in a week.

I can't believe you got a photo of them holding hands. That is just plain adorable. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You are a grandma MOST BLESSED.

The bakery food looks simply delicious, and I love tea set too.

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