Yes, I’m still alive.
And the celebration, a success.
Party people started arriving Thursday—the “airport shuttle” started running Friday morning. We ran myriad errands … baked and frosted over 100 cupcakes … stuffed goody bags … prepared food … made punch … decorated … snapped {a few} pictures {though my camera was persnickety so I finally gave up} … hugged … danced … laughed … cried …
We had a small {albeit} festive party at “the home” for grandma’s friends Friday afternoon. It was proof that the little things can be quite big too.
We had seventeen people over for dinner in our wee house Friday evening. There’s no sound quite as precious as the sound of laughter ringing through a full house—nor is there a quiet quite so deafening as an empty house after everyone leaves.
And we had the grand finale on Saturday evening. Now that, my friends, was a party!
Everyone made it out on the dance floor—from the oldest {80} to the youngest {1}. The DJ admitted he didn’t think we’d be quite so fun.
Please.
We may not all get together often, but we know how to have some fun when we do!
We danced ‘til the bitter end—despite threats of heart attacks, blinding sweat, bad knees, herniated disks, and sore feet. Oh sure, we may pay for it this week. But for one glorious night, we partied like it was 1999 … and 1989 … and 1966 … and 1923 … and …
That looks like the best party ever! Everything is adorable – cupcakes, decor and those bags!!!! You are quite fun indeed!
I hate the sad emptiness in my house after a great party. It is haunting. I am so glad that it went well. It sounds wonderful.
I would have loved to dance with you all! Glad it was the sucsses we were hoping for! But then again, with that family, it always is!
sounds like this was THE party and everyone had a blast!! i just loved your descriptions of everything – dancing the night away despite threats of heart attacks, sweat, etc – lol! my friend had a birthday bash this weekend and we did the same…danced the night away!!
What a grand affair!! I'm sure Grandma was so happy to be surrounded by all her loved ones and the opportunity to ring in another decade!! Everything is so cheery and colorful! I'm so glad it was a major success!!