Crocus Tea 2018

It seems that every year the crocus tea gets pushed back further into summer!  But regardless, we still really have fun.  Part of the ‘magic’ is that it’s last minute – the girls don’t know we are having it until the very minute we start preparing the food.  This year I drafted Nate into getting the girls to me on a Sunday afternoon.  Autmn’s half sister Penny was with them so we included her in the day. 

They found out what we were doing when they saw the note taped to the door – and were so excited to get involved in the preparing of the food and setting up the table.  Penny was in awe of all the fussing and thought the whole thing was great fun.  We opted to move the celebration out onto the deck under the huge purple umbrella – using red/white/blue plates and napkins, serving dishes and cups. Chrissy and I were even dressed to match the table ware!  We made cauliflower and sweet potato veggie tots, cooked cauliflower, veggie straws, cheese and crackers, Patriotic M&M’s, strawberries, grapes, veggies and dip, and pineapple.  And of course, the beautiful teapot sugar cookies that Ron bought especially for the occasion. 

We sat on the deck, under the shade of the umbrella, and I listened to my girls chat as they munched – they discussed politics (???) including Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump; they talked about middle school and high school classes and buildings and teachers, and talked about clothes and friendships and food and boys! They even specifically asked for my opinions.  It was delightful to hear the girls being so grown up! 

Regardless of whatever else in going on, or if they often spar (as sisters do!), we all come together for the Crocus Tea.  It’s a tradition that I hope the three of us can carry into all the years to come!  Thanks, girls, for great memories!