Soon-To-Be Grandparents

Our Growing Family
Alix and Nick are expecting their first child — a girl — in August. So we had to capture the Rider/D’Asto family at the baby shower before she arrives. Excitement only begins to describe our feelings. But I loved this quote — ”Sometimes when I need a miracle, I look into my daughters’ eyes and realize I’ve already created two.” Now you two will enjoy this feeling.

This past Saturday, we hosted a tea party for our daughter Alix, who is 6 months pregnant. From designing the invitation to creating the menu, our plan came together on a gorgeous day in April.

As the guests arrived, each received a glass of chilled water with lemon twist ice cubes. After introductions and gratitude, we were delighted to serve. Our menu consisted of two tea selections — Earl Grey tea and Green Tea with ginger, fresh fruit skewers, cucumber and tarragon sandwiches on thin wheat bread, shrimp crostinis, black bean hummus on crisp crackers, deviled eggs, and the final sweet touch of macarons. Yes, Greg (aka Gregory Paul’s) prepared the delectable food. But we have to give a huge shout-out to Sweet Twist Jax for the dessert. Eleonora is amazing. Please check out her delicious artistic treats.

Warm thank you to all for the opportunity to flaunt Alix and her baby bump.