The lights were strung, the stockings hung and the trees (yes, seven to be exact) were all placed and shining so bright! The tables were set and the island displayed with an array of yummy goodness. Christmas hymns played softly in the background, both inside and out, and the men were set up with their beverages and prospective teams (it is still football season, after all). The snow was falling, because it just wouldn't be our annual tea without it, as the first car pulled in.
Six cars in total adorned our drive as we ladies, some younger than others, shared and laughed, ate and giggled, sang and drank hot cocoa (not all at once, you hope). And then one by one, the cars were driven off while daylight and the plow afforded some extra safety.
Eleven souls joined ours for an afternoon and then it was over almost as fast as it began for another year...and not one photo was snapped! Not one shot of the laughter. Not one picture of the yumminess and pretty decor. (Sigh) How I had wanted to share with those who could not attend, but alas, you shall just have to join us next year!
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