Brinner Party

Last weekend we hosted a Brinner Party with some friends. It is part of our monthly commitment as friends to gather for a meal without our children. Originally billed as the Second Saturday Supper Club we've hit each month on some Saturday together with at least some members of our friends.

Syrup lineup

Maggie and I thought that having a theme party would be unique. Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner?

Rather than go the typical eggs, bacon, toast route that we so often have, we opted for some unique but easy to prepare foods.

Appetizers
Cereal Treat Kabobs with Fruit Loops and Cocoa Puffs
Homemade Granola and Yogurt
Mimosas

Main Course
Ham and Egg Pies
Bacon
Homemade Sausage (ohhh, this is a secret recipe)
Waffle bar

Dessert
Cinnamon Roll Cake

Like all these parties it is an informal gathering and since we're long time friends people mill about, chat, and enjoy themselves regardless of spaces, people, or festivities. We've got a pretty small house but we make room for everyone.

Card table in the living room

Dining room crowd

Typically, with the Second Saturday Supper Club we would pick a restaurant for July to gather in but given that other folks are in the same boat as us with house size and Summer is a terrific time to gather, next month is going to another couple to host a party. We'll pick up in the Fall after Nathan comes into the World with a good dinner spot somewhere in town. It also gives us more time to think about where to go. Any ideas?

Olivia felt a little left out that we had a party at the house without her but we were able to save a few leftovers for her. She also got to spend the night at Papa and Grandma's house which always means eating junk, staying up late, and doing all the things Mom and Dad don't allow. The next day Olivia got to enjoy a special glass for her orange juice which also helped cure the don't have a party without me blues.

Fancy OJ