After two months of preparation, we finally celebrated The Momma’s party on a sunny day with no snow to thwart travel! Her girlfriends came from all over & we had a fantastic morning celebrating one hell of a woman. After my announcement to the family on Friday regarding my current mental health, The Momma quickly offered to cancel the brunch. I refused since everything was already planned, purchased, & most of it was cooked & frozen. She & Nate were instrumental in pulling this off, which made me a little sad as I wanted to absolutely treat her to everything without needing her help. But that’s what Momma’s are for, no?
The hostess. Somehow looking like I know what I’m doing. I only wish I had two months to devote to preparing every single day. Then maybe I’d be able to function. ha.
Unfortunately, each one of my tables only seats 6 & with 8 guests, that was a no-go. So I sat four at one, four at another, & piled both tables into the living room. & since the tables were all lined up in the living room, our dining room acted as a temporary sitting room to welcome guests.
The Menu
Mushroom & Sausage Mini-Quiche
Stuffed French Toast
Cheddar & Dill Scones
Fruit salad
Coffee, tea, water, orange juice
Oreo truffles as favors for guests to take home. But until then…mmmm…chocolate dipped strawberries & lemon & thyme olive oil cakes, compliments of The Pioneer Woman (all recipes to come on Best Bites when I get a moment). Champagne for the cranberry & champagne toast to come, given by her college roommate.
“To my friend, who exemplifies my favorite F-words.” ::insert wide-eyed shock from The Momma in her Southern glory:: “Friends, family, faith, & forever. I love you.” Not a dry eye in the house as we raised our glasses.
Blair –
I have read your blog for sometime, but this is the first time I've left a comment. Your party looks/sounds like it was a great success! Your mom is lucky to have such a wonderful daughter!
Remember to keep your head up and know you'll get through all this. You'll get look back and realize it made you a stronger women.
P.S. I get your updates on my blackberry which is why my reply was creepy fast.
Everything looked wonderful, and I'm sure your mom felt, "treated." Where did you get the shirt? I LOVE it.
Ann Taylor! & thank you!
You love so very pretty! So does your house!!!
You LOOK so pretty. Whoops!
I personally don't know how you did it! I can't even manage to keep my house clean. Everything looks and sounded wonderful. I'm sure your mom had a great time.
thanks! & I think I need to emphasize again how instrumental Nate was
He hung the poms, moved the furniture, cleaned, & helped cook.
You definitely have a keeper
Sucha great husband
You look gorgeous! And I love the shirt too. I'm sure your momma loved it
Awesome! Seems to have turned out beautifully. Kudos to you!
Cheddar and Dill Scones! Yum. Despite having a potential negative affect on McFatty Mondays – I need to find a recipe for those. Who can say no to butter, cheese, and dill?
Absolutely beautiful! Your mom is a lucky lady!
OMG, that food looks amazing!!!
It looks beautiful, Blair!
I'm suffering from PPD and its not easy. Its really hard some days. But, it does get better. I just focus on all the good things and I was told by my OB that excercising will also help with depression.
Just in case your looking for any more advice. hehe.
Moms are truly amazing people. Even in our darkest moments we always shine through.
Blair you did a great job and you look beautiful doing it. It sounds like you have an amazing support system. That is great! I know they will support you through this. Just like you said on my blog it is so important to stay positive. And I totally agree. Sometimes it is hard when life gets the best of us I know but never give up trying.
Wow that is a wonderful idea for a birthday party! I have found that when I feel my lowest, nothing is better than being surrounded by family – the people who love you when you don't even love yourself. I am so glad you were able to spend a day doing just that. You also look wonderful! I love your top! So so cute!
Blair!
I don't post often. Maybe I have 1 time?
Anyway, I just want to say – Wowza! You did an awesome job! Along with Nate and The Momma. Looks and sounds like a Mah-valous party!
I have my own Momma who never ceases to amaze me. We celebrated her birthday in a big way several years ago. & it's about time to again. I found out she had never had a surprise party! So I organized one. She was surprised and overwhelmed. It was perfection. She cried, I cried. We cried. Together.
Daughters should never cease to show their mothers how much they mean. & you are doing a marvelous job at it.
Good luck with everything. You will pull through. You will make it. You have family to help and friends here that will listen.
Also… you look amazing! So thin!! Love the shirt
You look great!
Can't wait for the scone recipe.
How pretty do you look? =) Way to go, B. I know the brunch was huge success and your momma felt uber-loved. Well done, sweetie.
Amazing. I had PPD as well and would have sooner thrown myself in front of a speeding bus than do all this. Actually, that sounds too pleasant — been attacked by lions? I don't know. Insert any horrific occurrence you desire. You're a saint and the party looks like it was a wonderful time!
How fabulous are you?!! You look ah-mazing…way to go B!!
Hi, I love to read your blog you are such a wonderful writer and I always look forward to your posts. What a beautiful brunch. I love the poms, where did you get them from?
I'm so happy everything went well. I'm sure with the PPD it was stressful but I'm sure your mom adored it & you looked stunning. I hope things get better soon, and I'm so happy you have such an awesome support system!
You look so tiny in your photo!!!!!!! All your hardwork is paying off! You look great! your house is so cute and your family sounds amazing….You are ONE LUCKY GIRL! Keep your head up, love your two men, and relax….we love you!!!!!
You, the food, and the decor look fantastic! Nate sounds like a serious sweetheart. Have you ever considered having him guest post?
aww how sweet and the food sounded great and everything was set up so wonderfully!
What is an Oreo truffle? And I can have five of them please? That sounds so delicious!
Looks like the party was amazing! You're a wonderful daughter and it sounds like you're becoming just as wonderful at this mommy thing. I am sure your mom is so proud.
Hang in there. You have a lot of people (even ones you don't even know) that care about you dearly and are praying for you daily.
Harrison and Nate are two lucky guys!
P.S. I can totally tell that McFatty Monday is paying off. Woot, Woot!
That looks gorgeous! How do you make the pictures like that? It just adds to the ambiance of your story….if that even makes sense. And I think I must try out this Pioneer Woman site…I just read about it in a magazine and you always mention it.
You look beautiful!!! I love your tank and the party sounds like it went amazing. Good job!
And good job mom and Nate!
Awww! It's posts like these that make me like you so much (even more than all of your cleverness that I try and steal and make my own. Not a single original thought or bone in my body as I always say…). I honestly think of you and your The Momma when I think of the relationship I'd like to have with my daughter. I'd love to read more about it if you ever get a chance.
Blair – I just discovered your site today and have fallen in love! I've read a good portion of the entries your site and I feel like a lot of your entries could have come right from my hands. You look great.
I'm always surprised to hear about how other women weight. 188 sounds like a like, but like you, I looked damn good when I was in the 180's. Now I'm the 2 somethings and while I don't feel like I look like I weight in the 2 somethings (since it really sounds much heavier than it really is!), I know I sure as hell don't look as good as my 180's self though. I may just have to give McFatty Mondays a try, it's doing you so incredibly well.
Keep up the great work. Sorry to hear about the PPD. I don't have that, but I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder, all of which appeared once my son was born.
I look forward to reading more of what you have to say!
everything looks amazing…….GREAT JOB!!
OMG. The house and YOU look fabulous!! By the way… thanks for reminding me about olive oil cake. YUM.
1. You look Fabulous!
2. What a great tablescape! I like your china. I'm from the midwest, but I have two sets…I'm kind of addicted. What kind is yours?
3. You are such a trooper! You're heart is huge, and your family is very lucky to have you! I'm praying for you and your family.
Loves!
Wowee!! Gorgeous layout!!
& Glad you liked the Valentines Day surprise, I thought it was pretty creative and crafty! =)
Hope it brings you as much fun and pleasure as it did us
hahahaha
Beautiful…..you and the party!!!!!
How do you post pics like that on your blog?????
You look great!! And the food looks great too!!
Great job! It looks very pretty!
It's BEAUTIFUL Blair – and now that you're a momma yourself, you know how much it means to be acknowledged. By your daughter nonetheless.
Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today – you look so pretty in this picture – and I love the decorations – especially the poms!!
You look hot. That's all I have to say
xo
Blair, you are everything I'm not, in the best way possible. God I'm jealous of that gorgeous spread.
…and I left you a little award on The818 today Mama.