A Breakfast Treat - Part 1

Not long ago, we had the distinct privilege of hosting breakfast in our home for some students from The Academy of Arts along with some special family friends. The students were on their way back to South Carolina from Indiana. Since we've unofficially "adopted" many of them, they try and visit or stay with us when they're passing through the area. As is often the case when they are travelling, family members and/or friends of the students will come to wherever they are in order to see them, even briefly. We were thrilled to have them all! (You may recognize a number of them from "Our Town.")

Rachel & Anna - always thrilled to see one another!


One of the best things about having these students in your home is hearing them tell stories. They are always a highlight. = )

Another thing we love is their tradition of singing "Come and Dine" before partaking of a meal. It's an old hymn and they sing it with such beautiful harmonies. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes! (I wish I had thought to record it on video!)

A few more of my precious "adopted" daughters -
Erin, Lindsey & Natalie

A couple of days beforehand, I was contacted by Tracy Robertson. She and her family were coming to breakfast so they could see their daughter, Rachel. She asked what she might bring. All I could think to suggest was "a little something sweet." If you know anything about the Robertsons, they're all so very talented, yet also very humble. When Tracy arrived, her "little something sweet" was a large platter of homemade orange-glazed poppy seed bread! Her daughter Brittany followed with a large platter of homemade cinnamon rolls! Wow! Both were positively wonderful. = )

Tracy, Anna, Brittany & Rachel Robertson,
along with friend Lindsey


Ken Hines and Dale Robertson (who happened to be
the jeweler who created Breezy's engagement ring!)

We had such a great time together that morning, even though it seemed to pass too quickly. The sweetness of their love & laughter stays in our hearts long after they leave. As you can imagine, we're already looking forward to "next time." What a blessing and a treat.

Tomorrow, I'll post the recipes for everything we served (including Tracy's wonderful orange-glazed poppy seed bread and delicious cinnamon rolls!)