Happy last few weeks of summer, golden girls!
I had many memorable moments this week but my favorites came from my party this weekend that I hosted for my big brother, David.
Me with the guest of honor, my big brother - David
David, a.k.a. “Sueno”, has been in Los Angeles for the summer. He lives in Dallas normally, where he is a Government professor, but has had a lovely LA summer out here for the past 2 months.
I’ve been a little more like Julie McCoy – on The Love Boat – than Dawn McCoy, acting as a social coordinator and/or camp counselor for him during his stay here.
It has been a busy, busy summer but a magical and memorable one, as well!
So, of course, I had to give him a proper send-off!
I decided to host “A Fiesta for Sueno” replete with homemade margaritas, summer sangria, friends’ dishes, pie, cupcakes, a kiddie pool and more.
Here are the highlights from the fun fiesta!
HIGHS
The Invite:
My true calling: Party Hostess
The Social Lubrication? Our family’s favorite cocktail. Did somebody say Margarita? I tried to recreate Mi Cocina in Los Angeles. It was good but NOTHING compared to Mi Cocina in Dallas!
Kickin' Cucumber-Jalapeno Margaritas
An added bonus? Utilizing my Nanny’s antique relish tray for customizable margaritas. Love it!
Limes, Jalapeños & Sweet Pickles - oh my!
Pie time!!!
BF and my Avocado Pie with Toasted Coconut and Tequila Whipped Cream
And the food? The food was AMAAAAAAZING!! I made Big Mouth Black Bean Dip, Drunk Pico de Gallo, Zesty Citrus Guacamole, Texas Praline Cupcakes, Avocado Pie with Toasted Coconut & Tequila Whipped Cream and The Devil’s Cupcakes (Mexican Chili Chocolate with Nutella Mascarpone Frosting). And my sweet and culinarily-talented friends brought Bean & Cheese enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas, Mexican Lasagna, Mexican Salad and Mexican rice casserole. YUM!!!
The Tex-Mex spread
Kickin' Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita & Avocado Pie
Even the cupcakes were Tex-Mex themed!
My good friend, Amy, brought the biggest hit of all — A KIDDIE POOL!!! On this super-hot LA day, this saved the party! Adults, and kids alike, were in summer heaven! It never hurts to have a little slice of nostalgia served up with your margarita!
Around the campfire? Not on this scorching hot day!
A few of my favorite girls!!
It was one of my all-time favorite days! A beautiful summer day spent with my brother and good friends. Yet again, I am reminded how fortunate I am. To live in this beautiful, beachside city and to have the best friends that make throwing a party an effortless affair.
I know it’s gonna be hard to say goodbye to my big brother but, at least, we have this fun fiesta as a beautiful memory of his time here. Fiesta, indeed.
LOW
Ouch!!
Ouch!!!!!!! That’s what I said when I reached into the drawer of my vanity, to pull out my hairbrush, and was met with a searing pain instead. I’m applying neosporin, and crossing my fingers, praying it doesn’t scar. But it’s a bummer because it’s on my makeup swatting hand! Just thankful it wasn’t worse!
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: What was your High-Low this week?
