Candy Land Photo Booth . . .

Ok, well we had some really nice folks volunteer to take photos of the kids at our Candy Land photo booth. They came in with all the cameras and lights and set-up. Now remember the nice frame my friend B and I made?

We thought it looked great but apparently the photographers didn't think so. We just got our disks with all the photos and our frame barely makes the cut! On the other hand, our props were a hit!

All-in-all, the kids had a great time and had a blast in the photo booth (even without our frame!).

So I only have one last task to complete before I can officially retire the Candy Land party. Do I keep all the "candy" I made or do I just ditch it? On to another project (what to choose, what to choose?) but that will be for another post!

Dancing the Night Away - Part 3

Ok, so I have shown you all the prep work and setting up for the party and now it's time to eat and get our party on . . . 

Our candy table was the first thing the kids saw after
playing the Candy Land game.
It was great to stand here and hear the kids
cheering and gasping with glee!

We had bags they could write their name on
and then store their goodies!

These cupcakes are from Sam's and we just added the toppers. 

My friend Michelle was in charge of all the food
and decorations and I think it all
looks delicious!

This shot is so blurry but I love the action of it!

Converse were the shoes of choice.
I like those over those high, hoochie heels!

Candy Land game in action!

As a tornado just came on shore blocks from my house, I am logging off and we are hunkering down. I have fun photo booth photos to come, but that is for another post!

All Grown Up . . .

Ok, kids grow up and boy did I realize that on Friday night. My oldest daughter attended her 8th grade dance. She wore a beautiful dress bought for her by her great aunt and uncle a couple of summer agos. The funny thing is the dress is a little too big for her now. I had to make a few minor alterations (it was a weak attempt - but no safety pins!) in the back.

Sorry for the darkness of this photo. I was also getting my nails done so couldn't get up.
My oldest loved having her toes and fingers done at the same time!

She did her own hair and make-up and we had her nails done the day before. The biggest issue for me was the shoes. Nowadays, there are either HIGH HEELS or flats. Well, she didn't want to wear flats so we ended up with the heels. I still think they were a bit high for a 14-year-old, and told her they aren't comfortable to walk in, let alone dance) but truth be told, she's a great kid and they are only shoes. It's not like she wanted a tattoo or something permanent (plus, her feet were hurting her at the end of the night - so mom still knows best!).

Rich was on a flower high. He had the florist who delivered my anniversary flowers, also bring her a corsage. What a great man!!

16 rose for 16 hard, earned years!!

Oldest and youngest!

This is my daughter with her best friend since 1st grade. They have been together 9 years. I am sad, as they are, that they will be going to different high schools. We all hope they keep in touch.

They dance was held at the school but they had professionals decorate it so they said it looked beautiful! So after lots of photos, into the dance they went, and that is the last I heard about until the next morning. She went to a friend's house for an "after-party" and then spent the night. Apparently they went to bed around 4:30 in the morning - oh vay! Guess we all will be paying for that later. She had a great time, danced her booty off  in spite of the hurting heels and went to bed with great memories.

I, on the other hand, spent the day staining wood, but that's for another post!