End of Summer Soiree

Here I am, post-Halloween, writing up a post on a party we were lucky enough to attend at the beginning of September. I have so much to catch up on that I almost gave up...almost. But this party definitely needed to be documented so here it goes...
A darling friend of my, Jane, knows how to host a party. This was out of a movie! We were all dressed up, down by the lake, eating incredible food, playing croquet, and dancing on the docks under the starts. No, I am not joking!
This is the stunning Jane at our lakeside spot setting out all of the food:

 And the glorious spread which included plenty of delicious fruit, divine salads, breads and cheeses (Tucker was in heaven!), and fabulous gyros. I ate way too much...

 Some of the guests coming and starting to mingle...

Annelise took some sweet couple pictures. Here are the Fords:

 And the Nielsons:

How cute are these girls?! This is Lisa, Kristin, and Katie:

Once we chatted, played some games, and chatted some more, we ate some more! As fabulous as dinner was, dessert was even better! Think gelato, fruit and custard, the best chocolate cake you have had ever, and plenty more!
Just a peek of what was offered...

Yum!

 But don't worry, we worked some of those calories off by dancing later that night!

It was hilarious! We were having so much fun dancing with Annelise who was single for the night while her hubby was out of town. I love the threesome...

 

We had to cuddle up once it got too cool...awwww...

And the guys cuddle time...just kidding. But I love how these guys, Nick, Tucker and Cody, were totally into this conversation on the blankets.

Such an amazing night. We were in awe the entire time as we took in the scene around us. What a beautiful place we live in...and more importantly, what wonderful friends!