My parents served petit fours at their wedding on December 26th, 1966. Sunday afternoon they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by serving these delicious little numbers (along with sandwiches and snacks and wine and coffee) to the 100+ guests who braved a snow and ice storm for the Open House at their loft.

My other duties prevented much in the way of decent photography, but these few give you a sense of the festivities. The priest signing the special porcelain platter is Fr Reiser, who officiated at their wedding those four decades ago.

We also marked the occasion with a book my sister orchestrated -- the best pictures and stories from their years together. It was a big hit at the party and will be treasured for decades to come.