Lauren Elizabeth Torbett was the honoree at a Sip and See party given in the home of Marilyn and Gene Torbett. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).

A Sip and See party for Lauren Elizabeth Torbett and her parents, Shannon and John Torbett, from California,  was given in the home of Marilyn and Gene Torbett.

Co-hosts were Maura and Jason Bradshaw, Michelle and Mike Ellis, Anne and Brian Henderson and Jennifer and Jon Mosle.

The baby wore a pink gingham dress with puffed sleeves and a white monogrammed collar.

Guests included: Shari Buxton, Carla and Dick Ellis, Kery and David Mueller, Erin and Craig Johnston, Tiffany and Mims Talton, Ann Felton Gilliland, Kim and Philip Bohanon, Kristen and David Bohanon, Diane and John Mee, Mark Bennett, Connie and Gary Fuller, Penny McCaleb, Bob Ellis, Leslie Russell, Julee and Johnny Coyle, Linda Carpenter.

Marilyn Torbett, Ann Felton Gilliland, Penny McCaleb talk at the party.

Blythe and Maura Bradshaw enjoy the event for the new baby.

Penny McCaleb, Brian Henderson and Connie Givens enjoy the party.

BABY JAMES HONORED

“Introducing James” napkins were on the table. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).

Jennie Lewis and her two-month-old son, James Lewis. Jennie, the baby, and husband Ryan, were visiting from Colo. Baby James slept throughout the party.

Two-month-old James Lewis from Avon, Colorado, and his parents, Jennie and Ryan Lewis, visited grandparents, Bette and Jim MacKellar.

Jennie and Bette entertained at a Sip and See party so friends could meet the baby.
Cupcakes, brownies, cheese torts, tea sandwiches and a fruit tray were menu items.  The napkins said, “Introducing James.”

Guests included: Sue Goodman, Pat Timberlake, Bebe and Bolen MacKellar, Fanny Bolen, Penny McCaleb, Barbara Beeler, Linda Reece, Marty Margo, Kathy Griffin, Joy Richardson, Janie Axton, Leslie Samara, Lu Ann Hulsey, Rachel Bolen, Tracey Turner, Dana Russell, Ann Wilson, Kathleen Trautman, Harolyn Enis, Patty Cohenour, Linda Fraley, Anne Holbrooke, Karen Ingram, Kathryn Johnson, Lynda Nelson, Karen Raper, Mary Reneau, Cindy Crittenden, Laurie Hyde, Sarah Voegeli, Kathy Rodgers and Carol Sue Taylor.

Bolen MacKellar, 3, and his mother Bebe MacKellar, get the Lincoln Logs out for some building fun at the party.

Hostess Bette MacKellar takes some pictures of the guests.

Leslie Samara and Rachel Bolen split one of the cupcakes at the party