Mower's Annual Dinner

What a wonderful evening Tawna and Nathan gave to us. They pulled out all the stops and created a gourmet menu and set up tables complete with beautiful tableware to set the mood.



To greet us was a platter of crackers with Spinach and Artichoke dip. I had to be careful about how many I ate as I didn't want to be too full for dinner. Everyone enjoyed crackers and dip upon arriving and I wish I had been a better photographer for the night. I didn't get any pics of all of us attending. I really miss my brain sometimes.



The beautiful tables Tawna and Nathan set up. She went and checked out the dishes and candleabra from Nana's dish closet. It really was stunning to walk in to such a pretty sight.



Prepping the bread baskets and dipping oil to put on the tables for the meal.



Plating the salads to serve. Such a delicious salad. She made the salad we discovered at Lacy's bridal shower that Malea made. I will post the recipe for this and the other dishes she made for this dinner.



Plating the main course. Nathan sliced the Chicken Cordon Bleu while Tawna dished up the green bean bundles and the rice pilaf. A final ladel of the savory sauce over the chicken and the plates were served. I don't think I've eaten in a better restaurant ever! Tawna can really pull off some great feats in the kitchen. She is amazing.

After dinner we played a game of Battle of the Sexes. Very interesting game. The women were ahead when R.B. "accidently" knocked over the game board. Oh well. It isn't who wins, it's just fun to play. But the women won. For dessert Tawna baked her first cheesecake in a springform pan. It was wonderful. She put raspberries over the top and I of course forgot to get a pic of that. Everything was soooooooooo gooooooood. A pleasant evening/night and such a treat to talk and eat and spend time with each other. We missed Kevin this year as work prohibited him coming, but Papa stood in as Taya's date and I think he had a good time.

Thank you for your gift of dinner. They have made such precious memories and we look so forward to it every year now. I know it is a lot of work, but I hope you know how much it is appreciated. I love you guys.