Homecoming Dinner

One of my favorite ways to interact with my teenagers is to host pre-dance dinners.

For homecoming this year, Ben's group only had three couples, and I really wanted to do something special for them.

I set up the shade tent in the back yard, trimmed the poles with tulle, lined the ceiling with lights and a lamp, covered the table with some beautiful fabric, and that created this intimate dining party for six.

Here are a few of the details:

I found these flower clips on clearance at Joann's and they made perfect napkin rings.

I love making these dinners special for the kids--they all exclaimed at little things like the name tags, flowers, and lights, and they were very gracious all night.

Dinner isn't all about the decor, and I was grateful I could turn the menu and the food over to my friend Shauna. She's an amazing cook. 

 After a vegetable appetizer, we served cranberry chicken, roasted red potatoes and asparagus, followed by a pear-raspberry pudding for dessert.

The food was beautiful and delicious.  The girls were gorgeous and gracious.  The boys were handsome and kind.

It was a perfect night.

Thanks, Ben, for allowing us to be part of your night.