Mothers Day and Graduation

We had a big Mothers Day/ Graduation Party two Sundays ago. Mom, Gigs, Melody and both of my grandmas were the mamas present and Alston was our graduate and Brett was our supporting graduate. For this occasion Mom dragged tables into the backyard and fussed over dishes and decorations. She even made Brett bring back over some plates she had given him in preparation for his departure.

"Ma! Y'ova thinkin it!" I shouted to her with a Yankees accent as she hung white fabric from the arbor and then she giggled at herself and at me and we went inside for a snack. 

In the end, Moppy made the back patio look beautiful and I was sad she was too busy playing host to sit and enjoy her scenery. Dad concocted a delicious seafood stew that he served with watermelon and a neon blue punch that was eventually named "Blue Grotto" in honor of a favorite Italian venue.

Note the Graduate's kitty shirt and the fun Ellen had with the drapery.