B-day with the church ladies

Our church ladies' celebrations of birthdays that started out as cooking for everyone has evolved into dinners at local restaurants. I wanted to save everyone some money, but didn't necessarily want to cook either, so we catered dinner in from Margarita's, our local Mexican restaurant. It was the same food E had for her rehearsal dinner and we ordered more than needed so we'd have leftovers. Everyone pitched in $20 for their share (and to cover tax and some of the drink cost). I ordered two table runners (one for the table and one for the buffet) thinking it was keeping with the Mexican theme. L, though, said it was cultural appropriation. Boooo. And I disagree. I decided on the birthday wine glasses for water and the small cut glass ones for margaritas.

Me and the church ladies. I won't give away their ages but I'm the last to turn 60.

Here's the spread.

Andy was the evening's bartender making margaritas on demand.

My friend, C, made dessert. I requested something chocolate and she outdid herself ... and even brought ice cream to go along with it.