Friends, Hosting, Summer

Summer Solstice Dinner Party

A couple weeks back (the night of the summer solstice in fact 😉 ) we gathered with some friends in our friend’s backyard – Kelsey’s in fact! Kelsey loves to throw themed parties – heck, she just loves to throw parties! That is one of my favorite things about her – her desire to host, welcome, and celebrate! It is something I admire and am deeply encouraged by.

So we arrived in our floral prints and bright colors carrying cases of beers and bottles of wine. We laid out the blankets and carried the plates of food outside. We passed around the baby (because she is so darn adorable!) and the bowl of ceviche. We swapped stories and shared memories. We laughed, ate, and enjoyed the longest day of the year.

It is moments like this when I wished we had a yard to gather in. Our town-home is lovey and has been such a perfect fit for us these last (almost) 5 years but I am excited for the day where we have more space for hosting. Backyard gatherings have a little piece of my heart and our “future home list” has a good yard as a requirement! Thankfully we have friends with backyards that invite us over and let us stay late into the evenings 😉

PS: As I was writing this post, I was reminiscing on all the other gatherings we have celebrated at Dan & Kelsey’s & I wanted to share them with you! It is so fun to look back like this – it is one of the reasons that I blog!! You may also notice some familiar faces 😉

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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
8 years ago

Oh my gosh, that doggy picture is just the cutest! Also, what a perfect backyard for Summer!

Reply to  Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
8 years ago

Right?!! That’s Delta and she is adorable! She was running up the tree to get a toy!!

8 years ago

This sounds so wonderful! There are few things better than time spent like this with your best friends.

Reply to  Emily of Em Busy Living
8 years ago

It really was such a sweet time!

8 years ago

Love this, these pictures are beautifully taken!

Reply to  Krystyana Lux
8 years ago

Thank you so much!!! I love trying to capture the everyday moments like these!!

8 years ago

You guys are the cutest bunch, and that is SUCH a fun idea for a summer party!!! I need to start getting dates on our calendar for things like this!

Reply to  Julie Hood
8 years ago

DO it!

Also, you are way too sweet!!

Rebekah Gaspar
8 years ago

Ahh how fun! I love casual gatherings like that, and what a great idea to have one to celebrate the summer solstice!

Reply to  Rebekah Gaspar
8 years ago

Yes! It was a blast!

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