Phenomenal Party

Yesterday was the ‘PHENOMENAL’ party…and it was a success…family from both sides came came along with friends from life and church…Here are some pictures from the afternoon…I did not take as many as I would have liked…I didn’t get any of the jewelry or of just the guests talking…I guess I was too busy having fun…This is Mary, she is an amazing lady from church and she completely made my day by wearing an old wig she has… doesn’t she look amazing?! My cousins…Rachael, Chloe, and Tina My aunt Salome gave me this great frame she made for me…it is the definition of phenomenal…it was just right for the party…she didn’t even know that it was the theme…what fate! I had Lauren read it at the end…it was the perfect end to the presentation… On the way to work the night before the party I decided to make matchboxes as favors to the guests…considering I had less than 24 hours to make them I think they came out really well…I didn’t have time to buy something to put in them so I went through my stash and found just enough bird themed items…then I made little sheets with Matthew 6:26…Lauren who sells the jewelry had little lime green ribbons (for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma) to use as tickets for a game…she had enough that we could place one in each of the matchboxes and they fit perfectly… They were a hit!As was the jewelry…I earned enough to get 445 dollars in free jewelry (well, I have to pay tax and shipping)…it took me a few hours at work to figure out exactly what I wanted…it was a lot harder than I thought it would be to decide, but in the end…I am getting1 ring5 necklaces5 bracelets and1 beautiful pinI can’t wait to show you when they come in! I sure hope I love them…I tried to get a good assortment of colors and finishes…but it is hard to judge sizes and such from a catalog…and there are way too many things for the person selling them to have one of each…I am so glad to have been able to celebrate with people who love me and are happy for my success in treatment…it has been a LONG and HARD year emotionally and physically and there has not been a lot to throw a party about or celebrate…so yesterday was nice…

Rachel said…So glad you were blessed with a phenomenal day like yesterday.The framed picture brought tears to my eyes. And from everything you write — so true.God’s blessings to you.RachelAugust 1, 2010 at 9:15 AM elena said…Glad you had fun 🙂 Looks like it was an awesome phenomenal party :)!August 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM Mimi said…heya hunny, Its Ichigoshortcake ^3^Cute blog! xx (honeybear1)www.ichigoshortcake5.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2010 at 1:12 PM LADYHIGHTOWER said…Congratulations for being the absolutely wonderful person that you are! LADYHIGHTOWER Swap-Bot Blog Me, Baby!August 1, 2010 at 3:34 PM Lesley said…I love the little matchbox favours!!! Great idea :)LesleyKnitsPretty on SwapbotAugust 1, 2010 at 5:16 PM Kathy said…How lucky you are to have such wonderful friends and family. My best to you!Kathy (karuma) swap-bot “Blog Me, Baby” swaphttp://dustykate.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2010 at 7:20 PM Robynn’s Ravings said…So glad for you and it looks like you had a BLAST, which you deserve!! You look so bright and cheery in your photo! Congrats on the success and all the new loot!! XOAugust 2, 2010 at 12:41 AM Oh Sew Addicted said…Hi! Glad you have a great party! Looks awesome! And I love your list! YAY! I am from Blog me Baby on Swap bot. I am following your blog and posting a link to your blog on my blog! Thanks and have a wonderful day!!!carla louiseswap bot name: Oh Sew AddictedAugust 2, 2010 at 2:54 AM mireillie said…ah, i really liked those matchboxes. so neatly designed. ^-^ i’m really into matchboxes now, but i never know what to put in them; apart from the usual craft buttons etc of course.phenomenal party :PP~mireillie from swapbotAugust 2, 2010 at 12:05 PM Lisa said…A phenomenal party for a phenomenal woman! The pictures you took are superb!I’ve thought of something you can add to your list – wear the Liz Claiborne shoes more often. They’re so beautiful!I want a red cardinal!!! I wonder if we have them in France? Probably not!Best wishesFilpot from swapbotAugust 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM apple skin said…I love looking at your decorated matchboxes. They are so pretty. And I love how you used them as party favours. A phenomenal party indeed! I featured you on my blog and hope to see more creations from you (:xx,mag@swapbotblog me, babyAugust 3, 2010 at 10:53 AM Robotgranny said…robotgranny was hereSB- blog me , baby swap.superstickylabels.blogspot.comAugust 4, 2010 at 3:16 AM gitz said…How cute are those matchboxes!!! I’m so glad you had a good night… and had a lovely reason to celebrate 🙂