I love surprise parties. Like, I loooooooove them. I get giddy and happy-nervous and jump up and down a lot.
The last time I was in charge of a surprise party was my husband’s 30th in 2009. It was a large ordeal, and centered around the theme “Party Like It’s 1979.” There were costumes and music and decorations on the theme, as well as a ridiculous amount of food and drink. It’s one of my favorite memories.
On Saturday, my sister and I (with the help of family, friends and McFadden’s Jameson Lounge) threw a surprise 25th Anniversary Party for our aunt and uncle. As my mom’s twin, our aunt has always been like a second mother, and we were both in the wedding (me in the middle, her to the left) and stayed close with the couple in the ensuing decades. While they have no children of their own, they are highly social, and we could think of nothing better than a party to commemorate the occasion. As it was their silver anniversary, and my aunt loves anything with “glitz,” we incorporated plenty of the color and glitter into the occasion.
Lots of work, but totally worth it. We welcomed well over 120 guests to an excellent venue, and enjoyed reconnecting with several wonderful people.
Hard to believe that 25 years have gone by, though I think we’ve all aged with grace. To another 25!
Happy Halloween Week!
There are certain things that one expects to need in a freelance writing career. A computer. A phone. Access to scanners and fax machines. A web cam.
Autumn just isn’t autumn without a trip to a local orchard. And it’s not a proper orchard visit without donuts and cider.
Every year, I kind of have to resign myself to Autumn. Don’t get me wrong – I like the colors and the cozy and the flavors. I also love LOVE Halloween. I just don’t like how the warmth continues to wane and the gray of winter draws nearer, both events accompanied by drier skin and higher bills.
Think what you will about Terry Gross, but you gotta admit she has some great guests (when they’re still alive).