Cups, Saucers and an Anniversary

So last night I hauled out a little box from the basement

one that had about a dozen little china cups

with saucers to match

am I having a tea party??

no ~ but this week-end there will be one

as part of a week-end long anniversary celebration.

The Riverview Fire Department is celebrating their

50th anniversary

as some of you know ~ Trevor ~ aka hubby

joined the department as a volunteer firefighter 

back in 2003

through the department we have met so many people

good people and have made some great friends

on Sunday night we went to a meeting

as they were looking for people to help out

over the week-end.

lots to do as you well well imagine with a BBQ on

Friday night for past and present members

an open house at the station on Saturday

with a pancake breakfast

a ladies tea for the spouses

and then a banquet and dance Saturday night

for all to kick back ~ have a few

and dance the night away.

So along with manning the welcome table on Friday night

I offered to supply some cups and saucers for the tea

it was suggested not to take any that I would be crushed

if something happened to them

this one is my absolute favorite

so it went back in the box!

I love that it has an "S" on the bottom from when

my grandmother used to take hers to bridge games

and church functions

so I chose a few along with this little cream & sugar set

my little collection came from my grandmothers

on both sides

and to see them makes me smile

and I remember heaping spoonfuls of sugar

in my tea ~ with milk please

I shudder at the thought of sugar now

but I will take a bit of honey now and then

so my man will be all decked out in his dress uniform 

on Saturday night

and I hope to have some shots of the week-end

to share with you on Monday.

Hope your week is going well

and that you have seen more sunshine

than rain.

Happy Wednesday!