Showing posts with label party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label party. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2011

It's beginning to look a LOT like...

Yup! CHRISTMAS!! :D House is finally all decorated; baking is about halfway done, with two solid days to go. Just about every minute of this week is planned, so nobody throw me a curve! :D Open house will be done for another year one week from the time I'm writing this! LOL!

So, here's another project we did at the parties this month - and if you haven't gone to look at the Holiday Extravaganza, you'd BEST!! It's pretty darned AWESOME!!!!


Colors are Bravo Burgundy and Always Artichoke; the opposite side of this mini candy bar holder is reversed color. The stamp is from TAGS 'TIL CHRISTMAS. It was a super fun thing to put together! :)

OK, I'm outta here. I'll be scheduling this week's posts tonight (Sunday), so I'll do a double-post day if anything spectacular needs to be said. I'm on the downhill stretch! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Quick post today!

Yup, I didn't preplan the rest of the week, so here I am flying by. :D This is a card we did for parties this month - I absolutely love it. I keep forgetting about this simple technique - and wonder why I don't pull it out more often!

Stamp sets: Autumn Splendor, Day of Gratitude

Card stock: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Early Espresso

Ink: Whisper White Craft

Accessories: Stampin' Pastels, White embossing powder, heat tool

Simple and elegant, in my VERY humble opinion! :D

OK, I'm outta here - THE MUPPETS AWAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!!!!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

3D MANIA!!!!

We had a great time Saturday, with FIVE projects that were anything but a card. Here's one of them - SO fun!!


There are several patterns on the Web for the shoe. We used Sahara Sand card stock, and embellished it with the red glitter paper from Stampin' Up! Is it not just too cute for words??? Imagine making these for a party favor - if you're a Red Hat member, try it with Concord Crush and the red glitter paper - AWESOME. :D Get even more glitzy with Basic Rhinestones and/or Pearls all over! :D The possibilities are endless!

OK, I'm off - it's Bible Study day! Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something. You'll feel better. :D

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Dress up your stuff!


So, Saturday was the Second Annual National Can It Forward! Day. I didn't hear about it last year, but this year - thanks to FaceBook! :D - I got in on it early. No benefits - no coupons, no recognition - but a chance to pass on knowledge that's in danger of being lost. Most of you know I really enjoy seeing people learn - and we had a GREAT time. :)

Everyone got to make covers for their jars - this was my sample jar; I also made labels for everyone to put on their jam. The circular label was from the organization group; they meant for them to be printed onto labels and stuck to the top of the jars. I, however, had another idea. :D

We used the Big Shot to cut out the fabric. I can remember, when we were little, Mom using pinking shears to cut fabrics when she wanted to dress anything up. It took a long time, and trust me, cutting that much hurts your fingers and hands! That's one of the things I LOVE about the Big Shot; it makes things SO much easier. :) Mom had found a box of plaid fabrics; I cut what I wanted to gifts way before Saturday, so anyone who wanted more than one scallop circle could use whatever they wanted - and some of the ladies cut quite a few! :)

(Did you know? With the new hostess plan, you can get your Big Shot for HALF PRICE! Just host a qualifying party, and you can get ANY item Stampin' Up! sells for half price! Book your party now!!!!)

The scallop for the hang tag is the largest scallop circle; after I printed out the "label", I punched them out with a circle punch. I could only punch out every other one because of spacing, but it still worked. And the colors in their logo matched Wild Wasabi! :D We used silver elastic cord for the hanging part.

See how you can use paper (and your other toys tools) to decorate things around your house, to freshen up your look for pennies - and be able to change it again easily!

DEMOS: I've heard your pleas for info about the dominoes. I'll be making a video tutorial just for you this weekend. :)

OK, I'm outta here. I'm going to be stamping - are YOU? Be sure to take the time to STAMP something!!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Another simple workshop card!

Happy TUESDAY! Today's the first day of my Tuesday Bible study, so I won't be available from 9:00 a.m. - noon Tuesdays. When I'm HOME, that is. :D

OK! Today I'm showing you the second card we did at last August's workshop! I really like this one - the color is a BIT off, and I cannot figure out why. But, there ya go. :)

It's a HAPPY card! :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip Craft

Stamp set: Tiny Teacup, Sincere Salutations (inside)

Accessories: Take a Sip Stampin' Around Wheel and handle, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, corner ticket punch, heat tool

The Pink Pirouette card stock is cut at 5"x8.25", and it is the part that opens. Inside, we stamped and embossed the "Thinking of you" stamp from Sincere Salutations.

OK, I'm outta here - lots to do, need to finish packing, etc., etc! :D Today is our 14th anniversary; if you happen to read this, Bear, I LOVE YOU. I can't wait to see you again this weekend! BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a WONDERFUL day - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Fantastic Friday! :D

Hey, y'all! What a GLORIOUS day it is here in middle Tennessee today! It's 69° right now, sunny, and Mom and Dad have been working outside to uncover the plants. It won't be too long until the tulips come out - and then you might want to come take a class just to enjoy our back yard - or book a photo session!

But that's another business. ;D

Good news to report: Ev is feeling MUCH better, and is home. He's restricted from driving for the next three months, but is doing well. Thank you for praying!

On a sad note, another good customer and friend's mother passed away unexpectedly after surgery yesterday. Please keep Cindy in your thoughts and prayers; if you'd like to send me a condolence card to pass on to her, please do so!

Today's sample is another from those workshops earlier this month.


I just love TOTE-ALLY TESS. :) She's so much fun to stamp with!

Because I got TESS as a clear mount stamp, we were able to place several of the smaller stamps - the snips, stamp, and marker - on one acrylic block to use as a background. It was REALLY fun - and a really cool, crafty look!

Card stocks: Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Regal Rose

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, assorted Stampin' Write markers

Stamp set: Tote-ally Tess

The only accessory we used was adhesive! We stamped the "I ♥ Stamps" stamp inside. :)

OK, I'm off! There's a lot more work to do this weekend - and I cannot WAIT to show you what you're missing if you're not coming to the Easter stamp camp tomorrow! :)

Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Be sure and take the time to STAMP something!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Tote-ally Taken With Tess!

Good afternoon! Where did my morning go? Can anyone tell me?!?!?! Sheesh!

OK. So today's sample is from workshops earlier this month - Tote-ally Tess, from the Occasions Mini!

She is SO fun! :D

Card stock: Taken With Teal, Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, assorted Stampin' Write Markers

Stamp set: Tote-ally Tess, CLEAR MOUNT!

Accessories: Acrylic blocks B and E, Big Shot (YUP! I LOVE MY BIG SHOT!!!), SU! Texturz Plates 1, ticket corner punch, dimensionals, white gel pen (buttons)

She has JUST enough coloring for me! :) And I colored her hair to have high-and low-lights; her jeans are also colored kind of acid-washed on purpose. :D

OK! I'm off to work on the photos for tomorrow's share - got scraps? Stay tuned for tomorrow!! :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! And PLEASE, take the time to STAMP something!!! :)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

It's only 120 Days until CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW. That's four months, ladies and gentlemen! Have you started planning gifts?

Today's two cards - don't worry, I DO have another 3D item coming up soon! :) - are from workshops this month. They're fun, and simple - there's one for those of us who don't like to color, and one for those of us who do. :D


Card stock: Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: More Mustard

Stamp set: Autumn Days (inside, Sincere Salutations)

Accessories: Autumn Traditions DSP, dimensionals (inside, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker)

See? Simple, yet elegant. Several people mentioned that this would make a good sympathy card, as well.






Card stock: YoYo Yellow, Real Red, Only Orange, Whisper White

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: Just Buzzin' By

Accessories: Assorted Stampin' Write Markers, 1-1/4", 1-3/8". and scallop circle punches


Just a fun, summery, joyful card!!! So simple - and I love this stamp set; the bees are adorable!

OK. I'm off - my desk is a mess, and I'm procrastinating working on it. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! Please be sure to take the time to stamp something!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Sorry, technical difficulties!!

It's going to be a bit longer before the video hits the netwaves, I'm sad to say. Trust me, I want it done and up!!!!

Anyway. Kenn and I are on our way out the door to actually go see a movie together, so I'm going to put up the two cards we did Sunday at Kim's party! They're simple, easy cards! :) Have fun!


Card Stock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red

Inks: Whisper White Craft, Riding Hood Red

Stamp Sets: Sock Monkey, Cute & Curly

Accessories: Big Shot, Riding Hood Red Designer Series Paper, Curly Label Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Scallop Circle Die, Dimensionals, Small Oval Punch





How SUPER easy is this????












Card Stocks: Whisper White, Glossy White, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss

Inks: Stazon Jet Black, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss

Stamp Sets: Oval All (Occasions Mini!!), Heartfelt Thanks

Accessories: Eyelet edge punch, sponge, white crayon (wax resist technique), scallop oval punch, large oval punch, dimensionals

There you go! :) Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

THREE projects for you today!

Yes, I said THREE! :D These are all from my last Sale-a-bration workshop last Sunday. We had a great time! And actually, you'll see three versions of one of the projects, so you'll actually see FIVE!!! Woah, what a BARGAIN for YOU! :D


Here we go!


So, here is your three-fer. :D We actually did the Real Red card, but I wanted to show everyone what I mean about changing the feel of the whole card JUST by changing the color! That's ALL I changed! (I borrowed the stamp set from Amy; please pray for her dad's health. Thanks!) These are SIP cards; we did use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get positioning right, but you obviously don't have to!!!


So, the recipe for this one:

Stamp set: Bird on a Branch

Card stocks: on all three - Whisper White, Basic Black, Sahara Sand. From left to right - Mellow Moss, Real Red, Brilliant Blue

Inks: Mellow Moss, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black

Accessories: So Swirly Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel and cartridges, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Simple, elegant cards! We stamped the saying "Thinking of you" frmo the set on the inside, too.




My hostess requested a Mother's Day project, so they could all get it done for their moms. :D So here's what I came up with. It's pink and has bling! :D


Card Stocks: Pink Pirouette, Pink Passion


Inks: Pretty in Pink, White craft


Stamp Sets: Three Little Words, A Little Birthday Cheer (inside), Big Deal Alpha


Accessories: Romance Standard Stampin' Around Wheel, standard handle and cartridge, white embossing powder, BIG SHOT and Top Note die (:D), 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Pretties Kit


YES, we all sparkled when we got done, but since the glitter is cosmetic-grade, who's complaining??? :D


Here's the final project - it's a little blurry in the center, sorry - dumb scanner!


These were FUN!!! I'll give you step-by-step on this one; you won't believe how cute and easy these are! :D
First, the "recipe" - stuff we used. You can substitute anything but the 1" circle punch! :D
Stamp sets: Crazy for Cupcakes, Just Buzzin' By, Simple Friendship
Card stock: Apricot Appeal
Inks: Apricot Appeal, Basic Brown
Accessories: 2-Way Glue Pen, 1" circle punch
Cut card stock at 2.5"x5". Fold in half. Unfold; center 1" circle punch, lining up the side that's toward the fold AT the fold. (Hmmmm. LMK if you need a picture of that one!) Punch out the hole; decorate as desired. Fold back over and center stamp on back of punched hole. Glue closed with glue; put some in center of image and allow to dry thoroughly - so it's repositionable. Put Lifesaver in - it fits PERFECTLY!!! :D
Have FUN!!! I hope you've enjoyed today's shares! Thank you those of you who are consistently visiting me; I REALLY appreciate you! :D I hope you're inspired to take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Amy was here! :)


Good afternoon! :) How ARE you? How was your long weekend - did you get a chance to stamp or create, time for yourself?
Amy was here yesterday to drop off some things she had borrowed, and had some time to waste. :) So, while I was working, she stamped.
This set is TIME WELL SPENT, a Level 3 hostess set - only two more months to earn yours!! If you'd like to host a party and earn LOTS of free stuff for yourself, please email me at poohisstampin@aol.com! She was looking at one of my magazines, and was inspired to do this card. Honestly, this color scheme is not really in my sight, so I'm glad she did it! Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red, and Very Vanilla/ The butterfly is on a dimensional, so he pops up a bit from the rest of the card. Didn't she do a great job? :)
What are YOU stamping??? Show me, tell me, send it to me. Bless someone with a card you send. And be watching for my annual Birthday Challenge to begin this weekend!!!!!
Take the time to STAMP something!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Mint Basket - a tutorial!

Remember that mint basket I posted a while ago? Well, I shot the tutorial for it last night. Please bear in mind this is my first tutorial! This design isn't even my own - for the original tutorial and another idea of what you can do with this, please visit Kimberley Morris's website! Don't forget: if you need to see more detail, just click on the picture! If you run into trouble, please don't hesitate to email me at poohisstampin@aol.com!

What you will need:
paper cutter, one sheet of card stock, 8.5"x11", coordinating designer paper, paper snips or scissors, adhesive, 1/16" hole punch, brads, bone folder, ruler.





1. Cut card stock to make a 8.5" square - in other words, cut off 1.5" from the long side.




2. Now, cut that square in half - at 4.25".





3. Now, cut those in half, at 4.25".








4. Take the 1.5"x8.5" piece you cut off the bottom, and cut into 5/8"x8.5" strips, so you get 4 strips out of the piece.










5. Next, select one of those squares.








6. Score in at 1-1/4" from all four sides. Use your bone folder and ruler - or, use your bone folder in the channel on your paper trimmer.






This is what it should look like when you're done scoring.








7. I've made dashes and lines in white gel pen, so you can see what I'm doing. :) Using your paper snips or scissors, cut up to the fold line on two OPPOSING sides. Now, on Kimberley's original, she cut the side tabs, too. When we've done these at a class, we DON'T do that; it's completely up to you. The advantage of doing so: it looks more finished on the inside. The disadvantage is that the brads on the handle don't come in contact with the sides, so the only thing holding it together is adhesive.







This is what it should look like when you're done cutting.








8. Fold on all score lines; this is what it will look like when you do so.








9. Flip over; put adhesive on all four cut tabs.











10. Bring tabs together; adhere side to back of tabs.











Look! You've got a little box! :D






11. Cut a strip of DSP 1"x8".





12. Curl around your finger, or over the edge of the table. This will make it easier to adhere to the box.







13. Put adhesive in several places on the back of the strip of paper; start on one of the sides you adhered the tabs to.








Wrap around your box completely!











14. Take one of your handle strips - the 5/8" wide ones - and put adhesive on each end. See the X? :D













15. Adhere to the insides, where you brought the tabs together. Do both sides! :)













Awwwww, isn't it CUTE??????? Just one more thing to do!!!!!









16. Punch holes on either side through the handles - and I hope you're better at "straight" than I am. OI!
Put coordinating brads through those little holes!

You can use your basket for anything you want! We used them to put mint patties in; the scallop punch is PERFECT for a York snack-size! :) The front one uses TAGGER'S DOZEN to decorate; the ones in the basket I used the small flower outline from POLKA DOTS & PAISLEY, but you can really get creative!
PHEW!! :D I hope you enjoyed my first tutorial - if you have ANY questions, email me! :)

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

OK, so the handle's a little rough....


Otherwise, what do you think???
My friend, Ang, is having a party for her daughter, Abby - you'll remember seeing Abby's picture several times on this blog last year! :D - with four other little girls. They're going to spend some time getting pampered and fussed over, and Ang has asked me to make the favor bags.
So, this is my prototype. I'd love to hear what EVERYONE thinks!
The color is Orchid Opulence, with a bit of Basic Gray and Pink Passion thrown in. I didn't realize my key tag punch would have some trouble with the thicknesses, so I'm going to have to work on that a bit.
I hope you'll tell me what you think - and show me what YOU are stamping! You're NOT?!?!? Well, go take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

It has SO been one of those days...!

I just haven't been able to do anything RIGHT for anyone. I'm looking forward to our open house tomorrow, but I think I'm going to go to bed early tonight - so I'll not kill myself OR anyone tomorrow. :D






I wanted to show you what I was so busy with Thursday and Friday, so here you go....




These are sugar cookies. LOTS of them. :D I saw in a magazine a presentation done something like this, and knew I wanted to do this.






A customer who has become a dear friend of mine - hi, Kathy!!! :) - invited me to a cookie exchange luncheon today. These are just sugar cookie snowflakes, presented on Bashful Blue card stock - stamped in Night of Navy with "Warm Wishes" from HOLIDAYS & WISHES - and then slipped inside a transparent envelope. Pretty, huh? :D




Here's how I did up the swaps themselves; there were seven of us, so we got six dozen different cookies to take home - no one had to take their own back. :D



The card is a simple apron card - here's a close-up of it. If you want to see anything closer-up, just click on the picture, and you'll get a much BIGGER image. :D



So! I'll see some of you tomorrow, and I can't wait. Others, have a wonderful Sunday! Stay warm, stay happy with those who love you, and take the time to STAMP something - I'll be stamping after everyone leaves! :D

Monday, October 29, 2007

Hostess Appreciation 2007 a SMASHING SUCCESS!




I think I can say it was a smashing success! I had thirteen hostesses actually be able to attend from the last year; some of them have hostessed multiple times, and some are continuing in the hostess club to hostess. But there is always room for new hostesses; if you'd like to come next year, please contact me to have a party - even if it's YOU placing a large enough order to earn party benefits, you get to come! :)



So. I fix a homemade meal every year; this year's menu was:


baked ham


au gratin potatoes


green beans


butternut squash - the ONLY thing that I didn't make enough of. WOW, was it popular!


Apple crisp with storebought vanilla ice cream


It was yummy, for sure - Laura said, "...the food was more than Luncheon, it was dinner and everything was so delicious...." :D I love hearing that!! LOL!



Next, we all cleared off the table - it was amazing how quickly this happened! :D - so we could get to stamping. Oh, and I didn't mention everyone won a door prize during the day, plus a grand prize, did I....



Part of my gift to my hostesses at this luncheon is table favors - there were two different ones this year - and the templates for those. Nothing we make at the hostess appreciation will I ever do in a class or workshop, so those are different and very special every year. Same for the projects; I try to do one more for the "supply" or "business" side of stamping, and this year, I gave everyone a CD with 182 jpegs of projects and 2 other templates on it. So, one of the projects was decorating the CD and making a matching envelope for it; it's on the collage up there.



The second project was a tunnel card. This is the outside; the inside is up in the collage photo. It's intricate, and a lot of work, but I think everyone enjoyed it - a few people said they were going to do some for Christmas, even! Once you get the concept understood, it's just work, not HARD. :D

So, it was a great afternoon! Here's what Kathy said: "I will definitely be a hostess next year. I would not want to miss out on this special day!!!!!" I hope you'll take advantage of this special, extra perk for my hostesses. Don't ask to learn a tunnel card from me! ROFL! It's HOSTESSES ONLY, my dear reader!!

But I DO hope that you'll take the time to STAMP SOMETHING today!!!!!!!!! I'll be back tomorrow, to talk up that challenge - and talk about some blog candy! :D

Monday, October 22, 2007

OK, I'm getting there....


See? It's only HALF a mess now! :D I've got the projects for tonight cut out and designed, one of the offerings for the chocolate party is in the oven, and I've been able to work on other things for the hostess appreciation luncheon today. All this in less than two hours! I'm feeling like I'm accomplishing something finally! :D
I'll post the card we're doing tonight after everyone comes to party with me. :) It's going to be a small crowd, but we'll have fun - how can you not, with chocolate involved???? :)
Back to work for me - I hope you're taking the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

AUGH! I'm caught in a MESS!


Would someone PLEASE stop the world for a while?? I need to catch up! LOOK at this mess - and I'm having a chocolate party tomorrow night!!! Not to mention the Hostess Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday....
So, any guesses what I'll be doing the next few days? Oh, yeah, things like baking chocolate desserts for tomorrow night, working on wedding photos, yadda yadda.... :D Cleaning up the stamping room is DEFINITELY in the cards, too. I can't promise that my DESK will be cleared by Saturday, but I've GOT to get organized, or this luncheon will NOT be fun for any of us!
Stay tuned for updates - and stamped things. (Think this next part to the tune of "I Am Pretty"....) I am busy, o so busy! I am busy, and crazy, and stressed! :D
OK, I'm going to go stamp something now. Make SURE you take the time to stamp something, too! :D

Monday, October 15, 2007

WHAT a weekend!!!!







Those of you who are friends of Ken's know that yesterday - 10/14 - was his birthday. It was a big milestone for him. so it was a big day! :)










To start with, our Sunday school class threw a breakfast pitch-in to celebrate - we had quiche, sausage casserole, venison sausage, chocolate chip cookie bars, biscuits, apple slices with pumpkin dip, and I'm sure I'm forgetting something, and I made homemade cinnamon rolls. They were yummy - I used to make them a lot, but we're trying to be more careful with carbs around here. :D They were a great treat...!

Then, Lee (Ken's best friend since kindergarten) and Corrine (Lee's wife, who are celebrating their third anniversary today) flew in to surprise him - I led them in during the welcome time, and his face was PRICELESS!!! :D

For lunch, we went to El OK Corral, not far from our house. I tried, DESPERATELY, to discourage this - we'd been for lunch the two days before, and his surprise party was going to be tacos - but that's where we ended up going. :D They sang "Feliz Cumpleanos" to him. (For you gringos y gringas out there, that's Happy Birthday in Spanish! :D) We had a great time, and he was starting to come out of the shock.



We went home, and Lee & Corrine went to take a nap - they'd been up over 24 hours except for small naps they could catch on the plane - and I headed off for a baby shower stop. I wasn't gone long, but had a chance to finalize everything with Angela. She and Cris P. had planned all the decorations, etc, because I just couldn't get away to do anything! THEY ARE AWESOME - thanks SO much, girls!!!!! Anyway. I came home, and we rested and talked for a bit.


Mom & Dad took off "to drop off food for the church" at 5, and we were "going to meet them at a place that was supposed to be a big surprise" for Ken. :D At 6, I took him out to the car and made him wear a blindfold - NOT a fun thing, but he still had no clue about a party. ROFL! I told him Dad wanted it to be a big surprise!! :D Lee and Corrine had changed into their costumes, and we took off and drove around for about 15 minutes - the church is 4 minutes from our house. :D I dropped Lee & Corrine off so she could get photos, and told Ken I was taking him to park. I drove onto the grass, and parked the car. I made him stand up out of the car and turn to face everyone before I took off the blindfold. He was AGAIN shocked!!!!!!!!!!! :D


This is Lee and Corrine in their hippy costumes; it was a HIPPY BIRTHDAY party. :D SUCH fun to surprise him!!!! We had just about 30 people there, including Greg McDougal and his family.








While Ken was cutting the cake, Greg went to get his guitar - and borrowed Lee's wig. Here's what HE looked like!!!





I honestly think it needs to be his next album cover....:D




Towards the end of the party, we had Ken open his "gifts". Unknown to him, we'd asked everyone to bring salt shakers as a gag gift - Ken LOVES salt, and basically owns the shakers around here. :D But we couldn't just let him open them. Oh, no! We had to serenade him with


MARGARITAVILLE! :D



It was a wonderful party. He received phone calls from his brother in the afternoon, his daughter during the party, and several friends throughout yesterday and today. I think he was absolutely flabbergasted by the surprises throughout the day - and we had a lovely day today with Lee & Corrine. They will be flying home tomorrow, but it was a great day - and we celebrated their anniversary all day, too!


I do have ONE last photo to share. This is his cake; I had the Hermitage Bakery do it, and I was THRILLED!!! They did a great job! :)