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Welcome to the Neighborhood


Today, our street had a little "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party since we've had a few new members join us over the past year.  Bruce was golfing all day so I walked over with my new neighbor, Carey, who just moved in next door at the beginning of the month.  She and her husband, Ryan, have a three year old daughter named Phoebe, who is super cute!  I'm so happy they are our new neighbors and I can already tell we are very compatible.   Karen hosted the party who lives 4 doors down from us and has a gorgeous deck, perfect for a party.  Today, her deck even had balloons to add to the decor.

Karen loves to host parties and we often see her out on her deck entertaining.  Today, she out-did herself with a beautiful spread of appetizers for us this afternoon. 

She even labeled all the appetizers so we'd know what each one was. I don't even need to explain them all - you can just see for yourself.  Here are few samplings:









The beverages were equally impressive including bellini drinks in champagne glasses.  Carey was one of many of us who thoroughly enjoyed this special drink. 
Non-alcholic drinks included some hibiscus ice tea 
and strawberry lemonade.  There was no excuse not to stay well hydrated at this party. 


Dessert was a cake from borracchini's bakery which is a historic Seattle Italian bakery that has existed as long as I can remember.  Karen also made a decadent frozen dessert with Kahlua liquor, coffee ice cream and cream.

Carey brought a fresh fruit tart from Metropolitan Market that I've seen when shopping there and always wanted to try. It had a nice thick custard under the fruit and a sweet cookie crust to assure you that you weren't done until the last crumb was inhaled.  It was just as good as it looks. Met Market never fails us.


This is why I love summer - getting together outside to enjoy good food and drink,  beautiful weather and fun people. And when the food is this good and the view this breathtaking, it only makes for a more memorable time. And all I had to do was walk down the street.  Welcome to the neighborhood!   



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  1. Mary Ann MasonJuly 17, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Great write-up, Sylvia! It was such a nice afternoon. I love your blog!

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  2. Sylvia, RDNJuly 17, 2016 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks, Mary Ann. We're thrilled to be a part of this neighborhood. Looking forward to many more fun times ahead!

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