tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74538428346904163102024-03-13T22:28:13.528-07:00JUBILEE by JanessaAll seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-61476783645836291492012-06-10T19:39:00.001-07:002012-06-10T19:48:21.667-07:00Tasha’s {Purple & Blue} Bridal Shower<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7KwCioTJHGs/T9VaCt6WYNI/AAAAAAAAA20/6PRdw9WzK14/s1600-h/h%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="h" border="0" alt="h" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eF9wXt8auj4/T9VaDDp-YcI/AAAAAAAAA28/-OHhvmqEf10/h_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="588"></a></p> <p>Yesterday I had the pleasure to throw my dear friend Tasha a Bridal Shower. She is getting married in a few weeks and I am maid of honor. It has been so fun to help her shop for a dress, plan the décor and just enjoy all the excitement of a wedding! Tasha is such a wonderful woman and I wanted to throw her a shower she would love.</p> <p> </p> <p>I decided on a ladies brunch that included a yogurt bar with all the sides you could want and some delicious homemade breads.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vwp6freeDBs/T9VaDT4o41I/AAAAAAAAA3E/9pBKzPyS0FU/s1600-h/12%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12" border="0" alt="12" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-y_yHGIEiqo0/T9VaDylxUOI/AAAAAAAAA3M/9RcoBUovf94/12_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="511"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZJkaDSFR-50/T9VaEI1nPKI/AAAAAAAAA3U/X7JJsI49QL0/s1600-h/b%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="b" border="0" alt="b" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hWDvlPD1ec4/T9VaE6V6lUI/AAAAAAAAA3c/Y6x2npml_OQ/b_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="588"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qViVLOzLyMY/T9VaFrVMO4I/AAAAAAAAA3k/CEkF6fgfX1Q/s1600-h/7%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V717L8GRU7U/T9VccdGs_6I/AAAAAAAAA7k/In2JXWQdVK4/2_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ki0gedysxUQ/T9VaLhHqpWI/AAAAAAAAA5U/PenByd9h1Jg/s1600-h/28%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="28" border="0" alt="28" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PuXdKTdby7Y/T9VaMCsjdxI/AAAAAAAAA5c/_K8948wdxzo/28_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="527"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eubaV83bD4o/T9VaMgwrU_I/AAAAAAAAA5k/yxW3ejVJdqc/s1600-h/29%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="29" border="0" alt="29" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-11xZY37RS-Q/T9VaNP7P3WI/AAAAAAAAA5s/iUwvxFOBiB4/29_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="527"></a></p> <p>The food was delicious! My favorite was a bowl of all the fruit, vanilla granola, & some honey in sweet Almond Milk. Yum! It was a beautiful morning, so we all ate outside and enjoyed the sunshine. </p> <p> </p> <p>I made vanilla & cream cheese cupcakes for everyone to take home as well. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c06B4Xxm4ec/T9VaNigYkEI/AAAAAAAAA50/cBNrRZn1DLw/s1600-h/d%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="d" border="0" alt="d" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-05eoVN-g7ys/T9VaOMATzvI/AAAAAAAAA58/RvoygOvDs74/d_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="588"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5vDnH6Ev3qk/T9VaO_o6gEI/AAAAAAAAA6E/avTWDrm828s/s1600-h/18%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="18" border="0" alt="18" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UnMeX_OF_bA/T9VaPPpVBVI/AAAAAAAAA6M/LcMYrq3KHjg/18_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="527"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rB7DqzhvsN8/T9VaPohnjmI/AAAAAAAAA6U/6-X9K0USNSU/s1600-h/f%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="f" border="0" alt="f" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lpjgo4wnOVE/T9VaQKzsuVI/AAAAAAAAA6c/WUIkedyJt68/f_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="617"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>As the guests arrived, they filled out these cards {below} with questions on the back for Tasha. They wrote down what they loved about her and also gave her any marriage/love/wedding advice that they had.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--A4m9yI-CD4/T9VaQXxfTeI/AAAAAAAAA6k/l5yXudB0PcE/s1600-h/21%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="21" border="0" alt="21" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OgpSkyx9hns/T9VaQ7MRYcI/AAAAAAAAA6s/bpbiysKEh8s/21_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="455"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c5yRcmcpXdU/T9VaReJa4uI/AAAAAAAAA60/dtftS-RQJOE/s1600-h/30%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="30" border="0" alt="30" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bRJPf6QiOp4/T9VaRvYT7UI/AAAAAAAAA7A/kNlmIn_-AE4/30_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="527"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We played a couple games, opened presents and helped prepare some décor for the wedding. And of course, no Bridal Shower is complete without a little bit of sexy lingerie!<em> Joe is a lucky man!</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YHf5E1o_90o/T9VaSDbj95I/AAAAAAAAA7I/mSRCdx4lwmk/s1600-h/g%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="g" border="0" alt="g" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-939dz6EwLko/T9VaSjkpRbI/AAAAAAAAA7M/gOBqOU9gTbc/g_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="293"></a></p> <p>The shower was a success and I had so much fun planning and preparing everything. I am so excited for their wedding on the 23rd! I am also making cupcakes for their reception {photos to come!}.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Would you like help throwing a Bridal Shower for a friend?</em></strong> </p> <p>Call me @ 801-400-7858 or email me: <a href="mailto:jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com">jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8uUSHb_QTgk/T9VcckaQGrI/AAAAAAAAA7s/O4-eZeJOPuY/s1600-h/88%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="88" border="0" alt="88" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zJAmA7iFYa0/T9VcdJekN_I/AAAAAAAAA70/1_3YMGEA2w0/88_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="790" height="588"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-21490284718632805182012-06-03T19:24:00.001-07:002012-06-03T19:31:28.496-07:00Ally’s Wedding Luncheon<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8CRUxCM_Hjc/T8wcNMNh8TI/AAAAAAAAAzA/Iiav6eOe-bQ/s1600-h/IMG_7051%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7051" border="0" alt="IMG_7051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WPHuf9LXq0Q/T8wcNrIAtiI/AAAAAAAAAzI/2-5bwt7bk3c/IMG_7051_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>This weekend I had the pleasure of catering Ally & Dan’s wedding luncheon. My older sister teaches school with Ally & loves her, so I was really excited she hired me to be a part of her special day. </p> <p> </p> <p>There were about 75 people in attendance throughout the 2 hour open house luncheon. She decided on a light, refreshing menu full of salads, croissants and sweet desserts. It was perfect for a hot, sunny June afternoon.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-51Zt02ilyzM/T8wcOIF4u6I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/aJfEv-TOPO0/s1600-h/IMG_7053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7053" border="0" alt="IMG_7053" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kUyNA8Ty8hM/T8wcO-yEi4I/AAAAAAAAAzY/Bqh369gs6Hk/IMG_7053_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="509"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g3TLVXOdtII/T8wcPWpCRzI/AAAAAAAAAzg/47IzNgc2bbk/s1600-h/IMG_7056%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7056" border="0" alt="IMG_7056" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RbpEmuXN_No/T8wcQGlscBI/AAAAAAAAAzo/orhVSOsv7rU/IMG_7056_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3iE9Ka_uHSY/T8wcQrXYe8I/AAAAAAAAAzw/irWscfIaEBE/s1600-h/IMG_7058%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7058" border="0" alt="IMG_7058" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aeG-YvANxcE/T8wcRDVHkNI/AAAAAAAAAz4/SUX_0oePNt4/IMG_7058_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="517"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The fresh salads were a hit; but the Chicken Salad served in flaky, buttery croissants was probably the most popular item.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fLNei7ZVRvg/T8wcRtfwnrI/AAAAAAAAA0A/eqI9DbFORLc/s1600-h/IMG_7063%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7063" border="0" alt="IMG_7063" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UHJuKxNGgKE/T8wcSNJtVoI/AAAAAAAAA0I/1pswlNAKsT4/IMG_7063_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ggOp4Pr-Rd4/T8wcSQXMOdI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/BViNoAOtNKw/s1600-h/IMG_7086%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7086" border="0" alt="IMG_7086" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WD1lyOXaxRE/T8wcTGNNg6I/AAAAAAAAA0Y/xmYBkmuZACI/IMG_7086_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For dessert, Ally requested a Fruit Pizza Bar & some Rice Krispy Treats.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cvuYyWxBeGg/T8wcUO1cVXI/AAAAAAAAA0g/y-n8PCdXZXc/s1600-h/IMG_7064%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7064" border="0" alt="IMG_7064" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OG-XPZgn1Lc/T8wcUndDomI/AAAAAAAAA0o/6PdUsNVBcgI/IMG_7064_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="459"></a></p> <p>I had the most fun with the Rice Krispy Treats! I decided to jazz them up a little bit by adding some color and chocolate.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YHsvvdMuU8k/T8wcVCntNYI/AAAAAAAAA0w/ijzmeM9uS9k/s1600-h/IMG_7065%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7065" border="0" alt="IMG_7065" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ht8q-vMUTjo/T8wcVyr8zCI/AAAAAAAAA04/8VYI2FA6jro/IMG_7065_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="554"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E8REtCgTh6w/T8wcWRlr4FI/AAAAAAAAA1A/0X5MkJQBxD4/s1600-h/IMG_7071%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7071" border="0" alt="IMG_7071" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uN0EiHyOVOk/T8wcWy_MF6I/AAAAAAAAA1I/zv3wzLJKXE0/IMG_7071_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sG_MQMa88GI/T8wcXC-gBHI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/Ve8XukdVy_M/s1600-h/IMG_7073%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7073" border="0" alt="IMG_7073" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JI7k3eVRll0/T8wcXqqU8II/AAAAAAAAA1Y/BaBsViKu9rA/IMG_7073_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="522"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I made Ally & Dan a to-go box of Rice Krispies, since I know they are her favorite and who knows if she had a chance to have any!<em> I remember not eating a bite of the food served at my wedding; brides & grooms are busy!</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sM-Ncas1IE8/T8wcYIEDLyI/AAAAAAAAA1g/2ZfVs_3bzLs/s1600-h/IMG_7096%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7096" border="0" alt="IMG_7096" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dLTOeKwb6QY/T8wcYockRII/AAAAAAAAA1o/PbyDgrrrot8/IMG_7096_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="532" height="358"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Everyone seemed to love the Fruit Pizza Bar; <em>Ally made a great choice!</em> I made homemade sugar cookies for the pizza ‘crusts’ & also made a sweet cream cheese whip to spread on top. Kiwis, blueberries and strawberries on the frosted cookie made for a perfectly delicious mini fruit pizza!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-67zJxaRer2E/T8wcY6bv80I/AAAAAAAAA1w/JIyeK7s5FjY/s1600-h/IMG_7075%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7075" border="0" alt="IMG_7075" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Aq3h3dCP33o/T8wcZSJpkFI/AAAAAAAAA14/hDlALFzW1NE/IMG_7075_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TKY5uZ_LC6U/T8wcZiV1p2I/AAAAAAAAA2A/voJzUbpTm4s/s1600-h/IMG_7074%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7074" border="0" alt="IMG_7074" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Iu1OzaaHvU/T8wcaEk8XOI/AAAAAAAAA2I/NTaF_NQcj1o/IMG_7074_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="521"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FQmFtqfV22s/T8wcavVIECI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/JJ232DeT1B0/s1600-h/IMG_7093%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7093" border="0" alt="IMG_7093" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XXescgGphuo/T8wcbGLrwkI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/qr_c3zFOzSM/IMG_7093_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="571"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>She chose Noah’s Reception Hall in South Jordan as the venue. It was a beautiful room with lots of natural light!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vyMFAINZKZ0/T8wcbhOFkwI/AAAAAAAAA2g/Vtq-eMgmCcA/s1600-h/IMG_7099%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7099" border="0" alt="IMG_7099" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pJNnt3ZSLWs/T8wcdpwmVGI/AAAAAAAAA2o/LjxXnTXbZeQ/IMG_7099_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="536"></a></p> <p>It was my honor to be a part of the celebration<em>. <font size="4">Congratulations on your marriage, Ally & Dan!</font></em></p> <p><em><font size="4"></font></em> </p> <p><em><font size="4"></font></em> </p> <p><em><font size="4"></font></em> </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Looking for a caterer for your next special event?</strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3">Email me: <a href="mailto:jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com">jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com</a></font><font size="3"> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jubileebyjanessa">Contact me here</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-59663220753267150922012-05-21T16:56:00.001-07:002012-05-22T08:59:33.988-07:00The *Sweet* Life!<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kSvThXGleWU/T7rWIPELUVI/AAAAAAAAAxs/MgWZVNLGACU/s1600-h/IMG_6758%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6758" border="0" alt="IMG_6758" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2z9pC0KIUsA/T7rWJEUUp3I/AAAAAAAAAx0/TS66zJQJPNI/IMG_6758_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I have been a busy lady! </p> <p>I wanted to share a few photos of some Triple Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes I made for Mother’s Day. And here I am in the cute apron my parent’s bought me in Barcelona.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1eXGSte3wns/T7rWJidUxpI/AAAAAAAAAx8/y-M2wwFHUBk/s1600-h/IMG_6754%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6754" border="0" alt="IMG_6754" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L9TfVl9Bs9o/T7rWKBy5FDI/AAAAAAAAAyE/nWx-RrPU2KI/IMG_6754_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="575"></a></p> <p>I am preparing food and sweets for a couple weddings over the next few weeks and am so excited! I am also helping with a few showers over the summer and can’t wait to get started on all the planning. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mMV7eWG0rNE/T7rWK28oEcI/AAAAAAAAAyM/GrOcF5UaA-4/s1600-h/IMG_6759%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6759" border="0" alt="IMG_6759" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7FZvqOKkPA0/T7rWLVQz2bI/AAAAAAAAAyU/h1SvL-QXF6w/IMG_6759_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>Things have been going great and when I am not planning parties or making cupcakes, I am working on eating healthy & <a href="http://shebelieved-soshedid.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">losing weight</a>. <em>But of course there is always room for a cupcake or two!</em> </p> <p>Summer is almost here, which of course brings all sorts of opportunities for fun events and parties! What do you have planned?</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kV_tJkJw3k8/T7rWL7IXi5I/AAAAAAAAAyc/LKGB52uQO80/s1600-h/IMG_6768%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6768" border="0" alt="IMG_6768" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Bju6TdOS5UY/T7rWMRxQqII/AAAAAAAAAyk/5QhEKqpg5bM/IMG_6768_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><em><font size="4">Would you like some cupcakes like these for your next event? </font></em> </p> <p>Email me: <a href="mailto:jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com">jubileebyjanessa@gmail.com</a> or call: 801-400-7858</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Nw_CgTYhDE/T7rWMzM3VZI/AAAAAAAAAys/PfZWPnypj3s/s1600-h/111%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="111" border="0" alt="111" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-apmzmdJfarU/T7rWPvfnHTI/AAAAAAAAAy0/mShcU6-kuRk/111_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="577"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-21550182282297061682012-04-09T12:14:00.000-07:002012-04-09T16:07:51.666-07:00Hunger Games Dinner Party<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FCWy0qydoH0/T4NhVNjosvI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/M08FUHqdqS8/s1600-h/22%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22" border="0" alt="22" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OC_ZTAXD5K0/T3DQXhOtU9I/AAAAAAAAAvY/6-J6ZkjHPE4/22_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="513"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Yes, its all people are talking about these days: the <strong>Hunger Games</strong>. </font></p> <p><em><strong>Have you seen the movie yet? </strong>I have (twice!). </em>It was an awesome movie and even a much better book. </p> <p>To celebrate the movie launch, I held a dinner party at my mother’s home last Saturday. After dinner we all went to the theatre together to see the movie.</p> <p> </p> <p>Because most of us attending had read the books, I decided to base all the food off of items discussed in the first book.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hLptltnH1ek/T3DQYCzaMEI/AAAAAAAAArg/k_618uvAtoY/s1600-h/3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g9oWZvTmpww/T3DQY4S3IUI/AAAAAAAAAro/tQnEF_xMt6U/3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3cFNYu-av3U/T3DQZYxK1VI/AAAAAAAAArw/IL_hWXEzCXk/s1600-h/G%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="G" border="0" alt="G" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W2WRPs62VnQ/T3DQaVw4BZI/AAAAAAAAAr4/E06KQm9pKao/G_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="584"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8pEioD3uZaU/T3DQaz4IPTI/AAAAAAAAAsA/Y-VnmUHECBA/s1600-h/4%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b8Xd1GGyQjY/T3DQbfUgEsI/AAAAAAAAAsI/MhboxErnvWE/4_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>For the Tart recipe, <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/03/sweet-cheese-apple-tarts.html">click here</a> <em>(Oh & don’t worry, I didn’t really use Goat Cheese!).</em></p> <p><em></em> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JsMkIXkIefI/T3DQcbl-4VI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/17Swc4R6Q38/s1600-h/E%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="E" border="0" alt="E" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kXpNwwoc8rk/T3DQdN5-xJI/AAAAAAAAAsY/aYlax3ZHo3M/E_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="583"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uNGeZeJia48/T3DQdkD-tFI/AAAAAAAAAsg/9zZ7C94fDMY/s1600-h/14%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="14" border="0" alt="14" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8Yy2-bu-lds/T3DQesCy5AI/AAAAAAAAAso/raYg0vWXQoM/14_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="478"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pzU-0lgEnlc/T3DQfH1O0CI/AAAAAAAAAsw/Gf3nqOZ44bo/s1600-h/5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-URw0jt3XlpI/T3DQfxBofMI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Tikm_EYi6zo/5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>My aunt Cindi made the “Puffy Bread” & it was to die for! Super soft, fluffy & sweet. She even added a “C” on top for the Capital.</p> <p>My favorite part of the décor & creating the party was making Katniss’ dress! I love how it turned out. You can’t tell from photos, but it was super sparkly!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--6M4BiScRkQ/T3DQgYK56QI/AAAAAAAAAtA/YAdiReDMNS4/s1600-h/b%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="b" border="0" alt="b" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6t5OdWXEZ80/T3DQhT_pL6I/AAAAAAAAAtI/whkxrAzQW8g/b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="588"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3zRBG56yxsY/T3DQhxIZttI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/6TH-Ckc9iXc/s1600-h/10%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="10" border="0" alt="10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zFzGzsD6aCg/T3DQidF-5-I/AAAAAAAAAtY/qAsCVs9nUlc/10_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>I made the sugar cookies & tried my hand at using Royal Icing for the flames. <em>I wasn’t too happy with the results, but for my first time it wasn’t too bad, I guess. </em>At least they tasted yummy!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7vvZaJlOscc/T3DQiypchYI/AAAAAAAAAtg/QDXP7XDMPZw/s1600-h/IMG_5518%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5518" border="0" alt="IMG_5518" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OFwOs4mndQA/T3DQjfD6LEI/AAAAAAAAAto/EUpjr5gqY2E/IMG_5518_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_uu4GrkJD38/T3DQkCAikaI/AAAAAAAAAtw/VxTNMi8hM28/s1600-h/a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="a" border="0" alt="a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k-x11N1-8IE/T3DQksWVkyI/AAAAAAAAAt4/Ghpf_EYoPXw/a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="547"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1xXBBr7c-68/T3DQlA5ZEAI/AAAAAAAAAuA/HKyEKP0pQsY/s1600-h/19%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="19" border="0" alt="19" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fvPXyn6gqDE/T3DQl7xxtII/AAAAAAAAAuI/GFSgMvpzJpI/19_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p>For dinner we had vegetables, a green salad, barbequed Teriyaki chicken drumsticks, rolls & cheesy potatoes. And of course we all enjoyed multiple desserts.<em> A true feast to get us all in the mood to watch the Hunger Games!</em></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q0SrI-teasQ/T3DQmUGVeDI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/oTanpUHyp9g/s1600-h/C%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="C" border="0" alt="C" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-znODq2cgb_E/T3DQnK3r7cI/AAAAAAAAAuY/_9uQjs5Py2w/C_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="589"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L4e4Dt0k0hI/T3DQnlkif4I/AAAAAAAAAug/TGnwUkVPN9I/s1600-h/38%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="38" border="0" alt="38" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q5t868yvXYY/T3DQoJMyySI/AAAAAAAAAuo/Oy6HeLsfjHA/38_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l2r7GANAWoQ/T3DQpE5WVDI/AAAAAAAAAuw/Duqy9a7VZHM/s1600-h/55%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="55" border="0" alt="55" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f_wfnQckAb4/T3DQqH5DG7I/AAAAAAAAAu4/2-ovw7sGbyM/55_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="541"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BQgwlD1fgTo/T4NhWmLC_AI/AAAAAAAAAvc/1qbyZVQlNPc/s1600-h/9%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tSBMKSa9bdY/T4NhXw8opPI/AAAAAAAAAvk/ms0e9EZItJs/9_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="525"></a></p> <p><font size="3">The party was a great success & if you haven’t read the book yet…go do it!</font> (<em>Even men enjoy it; both my father and husband read it last week & couldn’t wait to start on the 2nd one)</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8psu9ifl0TY/T4NhYier_9I/AAAAAAAAAvs/06rl0B3n-jA/s1600-h/23%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="23" border="0" alt="23" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IWzsfCum8X8/T4NhZYcMdUI/AAAAAAAAAv0/jsWRr0GOhHI/23_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="757"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>My cousins also brought a cake that they created for the party. Turned out great!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6mvgwXMnO_Q/T3DQqlQVU-I/AAAAAAAAAvA/Z_7a7J7g5jM/s1600-h/32%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="32" border="0" alt="32" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pspFNVBDqzA/T3DQrQi_k8I/AAAAAAAAAvI/X5pNmsLvfck/32_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="621" height="620"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-5158587977898175262012-04-08T22:03:00.000-07:002012-04-09T22:03:53.808-07:00Glimpses of Easter<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RqvN57pX33o/T4O-6JG5nuI/AAAAAAAAAv8/JEiXI-u5x-s/s1600-h/10%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="10" border="0" alt="10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4OB8KCyMUTU/T4O-63wuf9I/AAAAAAAAAwE/eIcVYg5RYII/10_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gWNOmoCNjeQ/T4O-7a_aBOI/AAAAAAAAAwM/IG05AHRe2k4/s1600-h/A%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="A" border="0" alt="A" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nJyhCu1z6FI/T4O-8flm9FI/AAAAAAAAAwU/8u_7HcMhS-Y/A_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tOlzVHyV1Wk/T4O-9oNE3SI/AAAAAAAAAwc/2IKqiE_h7KE/s1600-h/15%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="15" border="0" alt="15" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--bSuTgm8lCI/T4O--axQLtI/AAAAAAAAAwk/l7nf3KctErg/15_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rr3yYMK-VS4/T4O-_5zURkI/AAAAAAAAAws/5MUEMtaKzrc/s1600-h/27%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="27" border="0" alt="27" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i1-R-HXW-HQ/T4O_Ao3mK3I/AAAAAAAAAw0/-4Se5HAYppo/27_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TtaD52OOoJE/T4O_BKPdX4I/AAAAAAAAAw8/yn6M_0YwvJA/s1600-h/13%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="13" border="0" alt="13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DmBMuULj-Ao/T4O_CIz3NXI/AAAAAAAAAxE/fg4lxmECZMo/13_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4QMSJ5uKOYM/T4O_Cp7y8vI/AAAAAAAAAxM/RCzQn_bu4tU/s1600-h/B%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="B" border="0" alt="B" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FHvixLlNZSQ/T4O_DiuZ_KI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/kw5Xi2BTfFg/B_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ltQtd59PdQs/T4O_D9M7j5I/AAAAAAAAAxc/Vuj7ub42BZM/s1600-h/33%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="33" border="0" alt="33" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vnUXO8hrknE/T4O_EySrXQI/AAAAAAAAAxk/4D80s5ENkEo/33_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p><font size="5"><em>I hope you all had a wonderful day!</em></font></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-8524016159041223022012-03-20T16:13:00.001-07:002012-03-20T16:13:58.297-07:00St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_E9wxACmP5I/T2kPGJpbGmI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/dZQokbe3Gqs/s1600-h/4%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gniuIZFxdSs/T2kPG-KvFtI/AAAAAAAAAqY/sqAxvb_cz_c/4_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hxyq8cXtfWw/T2kPHmw4qTI/AAAAAAAAAqg/T5BuePWckoo/s1600-h/12%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12" border="0" alt="12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jXUFpDSntr0/T2kPItA3dcI/AAAAAAAAAqo/DuOEdyHkDfc/12_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="600"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Evkjj5PQ7e0/T2kPJUyZXdI/AAAAAAAAAqw/XqdAxDMHtYI/s1600-h/IMG_5363%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5363" border="0" alt="IMG_5363" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-niqF4Zb3etI/T2kPJ_U9maI/AAAAAAAAAq4/pg6wvQ7SbvE/IMG_5363_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="591"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8AIYenRE0H0/T2kPKRMTohI/AAAAAAAAArA/0ZcGb3HbaqA/s1600-h/5%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8NyduSuAF5Y/T2kPNHw2hPI/AAAAAAAAArI/tGGFabgZgUI/5_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-57480140401788232942012-03-10T21:36:00.001-08:002012-03-10T21:52:53.173-08:00“Lucky in Love” ~ St. Patrick’s Day Brunch<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sApXdWZcqxI/T1w5wB-0juI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Lqw--4cjfRk/s1600-h/1%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FnKQy-TK7e8/T1w5wpKA0AI/AAAAAAAAAmo/DmfNhUG4Qnw/1_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="539"></a></p> <p>This morning I hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Brunch at our home for our friends & their spouses. I themed it ‘Lucky in Love’ to celebrate the love in our lives & Saint Patrick’s Day all in one. </p> <p>The menu consisted of Scrambled Eggs, Oatmeal Mint Muffins, Sour Cream Pancakes (with all the fixin’s) , Lucky Charms & some Mint Chocolate Cake Pops. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RzJUWtGsbD4/T1w5w2u63aI/AAAAAAAAAmw/gu1M5NRSX30/s1600-h/a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="a" border="0" alt="a" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6tipHhgx2HA/T1w5xJ4ObVI/AAAAAAAAAm4/2dn-cMBl1qo/a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="588"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VoqzyVeSzbs/T1w5xftMPxI/AAAAAAAAAnA/vU9xK_3wGJE/s1600-h/7%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="7" border="0" alt="7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JnniICj_KCQ/T1w5x2HxV_I/AAAAAAAAAnI/ODlSYzuRuo0/7_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="549"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M9KQ9bF6Mgw/T1w5yGjf6PI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/N2uwINHwnD8/s1600-h/b%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="b" border="0" alt="b" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ys2129Pt9Uk/T1w5yThee1I/AAAAAAAAAnY/kznYfxyO1J8/b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I used <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/96405248243402934/">this recipe</a>, but altered it a little bit for the muffins. They were delicious & super moist! I will definitely make them again.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a1xqiDcnnL4/T1w5ynL9CZI/AAAAAAAAAng/sYXYPVhLsuY/s1600-h/14%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="14" border="0" alt="14" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E0RgpDWkfME/T1w5zIgxf5I/AAAAAAAAAno/wqAY-3YctSE/14_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="551"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BXZI0pA7-wM/T1w9lHrXkMI/AAAAAAAAAqA/4EiV4rEXyw4/s1600-h/h%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="h" border="0" alt="h" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HMwFMAUk3Lw/T1w9lRBRMaI/AAAAAAAAAqI/UwhIbC0bmgE/h_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="589"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xe_r-b1llWQ/T1w50jOPswI/AAAAAAAAAoA/V_KoYuxaqvg/s1600-h/19%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="19" border="0" alt="19" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c5sRJAS0BSU/T1w51AgpOYI/AAAAAAAAAoI/RdD-W038U_c/19_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="466"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For Pancake toppings we had Syrup, homemade Sweet Cream spread, Strawberry Jam & Sliced Strawberries.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Gdr55fklFNo/T1w51X8ZvLI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/gHxfI4fCOFQ/s1600-h/18%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="18" border="0" alt="18" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KxnJHlCU5lg/T1w51pWCe5I/AAAAAAAAAoY/c8hfhmprwWA/18_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="510"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HPaScpKdqvU/T1w52AL99aI/AAAAAAAAAog/9sddciElkE8/s1600-h/e%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="e" border="0" alt="e" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8WpLfA3j8_s/T1w52UDv27I/AAAAAAAAAoo/7OlSMNg9SIg/e_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="556"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z4nmEMkeBKA/T1w52_6_a_I/AAAAAAAAAow/JRAT89VATeY/s1600-h/23%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="23" border="0" alt="23" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XgVX5N6VFfk/T1w53IdROeI/AAAAAAAAAo4/fqWqqYLpqAM/23_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="420"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I dipped the cake pops in melted Ghirardelli Mint Chips….so yummy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8THsGjIKuK0/T1w53Yj_5TI/AAAAAAAAApA/jEg5RjDu79o/s1600-h/15%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="15" border="0" alt="15" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e5YKz_Z6f_Y/T1w54I_Jm0I/AAAAAAAAApI/nx-Xkg76axc/15_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="873"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J8zFqcHPLZo/T1w540scomI/AAAAAAAAApQ/hfq1HlNAoI8/s1600-h/f%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="f" border="0" alt="f" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9PSz9UbXUZw/T1w55PWwyFI/AAAAAAAAApY/qkx6qCjM0RY/f_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="444"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ru7nFXggKec/T1w55WxY-pI/AAAAAAAAApg/N-zacFLF3I4/s1600-h/26%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="26" border="0" alt="26" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mIqAX47DniE/T1w55-yfqII/AAAAAAAAApo/-wBNnEEUFdI/26_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="526"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>As an activity, we filled out these little tags for our spouses with 10 reasons why we are lucky to have each other. I found the printables <a href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/im-lucky-to-have-you/">here</a> from the <a href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/im-lucky-to-have-you/">Dating Divas</a> & put them together beforehand. </p> <p><em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ICHfnS447uc/T1w56CzmqJI/AAAAAAAAApw/6MMyG7rmjaM/s1600-h/41%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="41" border="0" alt="41" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c5folLNe9EU/T1w56oGA18I/AAAAAAAAAp4/SPZHImRvfm4/41_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="554"></a></em></p> <p><em>Such a fun idea for a delicious brunch!</em></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-56070423297580180112012-02-25T21:50:00.001-08:002012-02-26T00:20:00.368-08:00“Queens of the Court” Basketball Party<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_FO3Mu-k8oM/T0nXYF3QtdI/AAAAAAAAAGs/lmRTHCApZBQ/s1600-h/12%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12" border="0" alt="12" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UtRyh6tk-Yo/T0nXYtIGZvI/AAAAAAAAAG0/LldvVo0U5Ek/12_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="607"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This weekend I threw a party for the girl’s basketball team that I have been coaching this winter. Our final game was last week & I wanted us to be able to get together one more time since most the girls go to different schools. </p> <p>I made some individual cake pops for all the girls…aka my ‘Queens.’ :) I used a orange & pink theme and had a great time preparing. It is surprising easy to find orange food items!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZD87eOUc9S0/T0nRSShpLWI/AAAAAAAAADs/EXD9jBHFGno/s1600-h/1%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-avvJwHlLZ9M/T0nRS3FNdYI/AAAAAAAAAD0/kYVXGfQvmW8/1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kh2dfdqVYq8/T0nS_hmAL7I/AAAAAAAAAGM/FecBQ8-dGm8/s1600-h/aaa%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="aaa" border="0" alt="aaa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--bC8vAZGDZg/T0nS_3jCr8I/AAAAAAAAAGU/Cjw8_M2JpC4/aaa_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="552"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_x9geXa4jC0/T0nRU360QpI/AAAAAAAAAEU/_PHrP5Q1Puw/s1600-h/IMG_4657%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4657" border="0" alt="IMG_4657" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_fHqF13VRuI/T0nRVA4Cj6I/AAAAAAAAAEc/mpvQ5_1zqtw/IMG_4657_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Also on the menu were chocolate covered Oreos, Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes & a Rice Krispy Cake.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4NzyEJhi5P8/T0nTAbM5svI/AAAAAAAAAGc/13wwKLfPBro/s1600-h/46%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="46" border="0" alt="46" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6d1ZyOIr970/T0nTAijnCmI/AAAAAAAAAGk/Jn7-qqyXRpM/46_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gUeH0QlstXE/T0nH9j5rNrI/AAAAAAAAAD8/zR6Npx--UmI/s1600-h/2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MpPcLtqv5j0/T0nH-EC8jPI/AAAAAAAAAEA/ohjJQYCUEa4/2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="466"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EhPDunl8ZBY/T0nRVnunB-I/AAAAAAAAAEk/lh2rPNF9E38/s1600-h/47%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="47" border="0" alt="47" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FUbKR3gi2Qk/T0nRVw6pBeI/AAAAAAAAAEs/DcitCgAIB4U/47_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I came up with the theme “Queens of the Court” based on one of the drills we do at practice. Plus, I wanted to make this party a little girly instead of just sporty.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0gWmFNrcRHE/T0nH_P7-WYI/AAAAAAAAAE0/0w3ljSsHqYs/s1600-h/IMG_4664%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4664" border="0" alt="IMG_4664" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j9seoXs3MWs/T0nH_kTrt1I/AAAAAAAAAE4/eIW0v9H6yBI/IMG_4664_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RSOVbFFHNZg/T0nRXQYMhII/AAAAAAAAAE8/WEo0_Dl1_CI/s1600-h/45%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="45" border="0" alt="45" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wt959ZcrLrA/T0nRX4WedyI/AAAAAAAAAFE/-H44nKzH7Ag/45_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZkfMU89J0Ck/T0nXY-TZXuI/AAAAAAAAAG8/ZlA04flwdDo/s1600-h/1324%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1324" border="0" alt="1324" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PiXvct3HTaA/T0nXZn8fdoI/AAAAAAAAAHE/IwrXUaZEG2c/1324_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="409"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I tried to add some healthy items to the table too. I have been doing that a lot more lately…just to balance things out!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AkgJVO4Y9tQ/T0nH_9TsFqI/AAAAAAAAAFM/QoRH8dIVNTs/s1600-h/18%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="18" border="0" alt="18" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_8TvDtZszQk/T0nIADjHCUI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/dwFqObVZpP0/18_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mUhWQra8D3w/T0nRaNQM8LI/AAAAAAAAAFU/EGxD67u27ko/s1600-h/44%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="44" border="0" alt="44" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YPV1LvSmh7M/T0nRajyq_XI/AAAAAAAAAFc/yvNJerlOLMc/44_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TaXbF2vzAUs/T0nIAQIXEdI/AAAAAAAAAFk/2ACceDhXvZ0/s1600-h/IMG_4669%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4669" border="0" alt="IMG_4669" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zLce5v22Hew/T0nIA_-rWyI/AAAAAAAAAFo/oePvBTm8hZE/IMG_4669_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="560"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>While the girls were playing some games, I set up their completion certificates. <em>I hope they are all proud of themselves and the fact that they finished the season strong!</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4ZQNqYnzJpg/T0nRb3Jo19I/AAAAAAAAAFs/V3h3PSSw8ak/s1600-h/35%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="35" border="0" alt="35" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NkVk0rA08cI/T0nRcd9a_6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/Fxjn3LzzNFQ/35_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="449"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-md3pObvv6RU/T0nRc5HkstI/AAAAAAAAAF8/Ta-i83rLCGE/s1600-h/36%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="36" border="0" alt="36" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lSgpDMbiSGg/T0nRdd7RNcI/AAAAAAAAAGE/uDCA_htQA8s/36_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We had a great time! It was fun to get together off the court & see everyone's personalities come out even more. We ate, played games & the girls danced their butts off playing Dance Central. </p> <p><font size="4">And here is my team & I:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EdmYECFrTqk/T0nXaDU7-GI/AAAAAAAAAHM/BjvKmtPWhv0/s1600-h/32%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="32" border="0" alt="32" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q_uuPQBLV4g/T0nXabf36EI/AAAAAAAAAHU/Kp4m2TxZb9A/32_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a></p><em>Thanks for a great season ladies!</em> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-36487174930270483062012-02-19T22:58:00.000-08:002012-02-25T23:21:17.909-08:00Colorfully Healthy Birthday Party<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1xEHW8hqhr4/T0nasnq3j1I/AAAAAAAAAP0/FarBEXCOrnA/s1600-h/IMG_4571%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4571" border="0" alt="IMG_4571" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C3qM_IsPOlk/T0natJNjHwI/AAAAAAAAAP8/lP6GaOowRBQ/IMG_4571_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="532"></a></p> <p>Yes, I had yet another party. That makes three in a row, one each week of February! And, I love it. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NaT0n9lwZFY/T0nYq_IFlKI/AAAAAAAAAHs/0-rVYcB_D70/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p>But, because of all the sweets I have made this month, I decided to focus this party on healthier food items and less desserts! My cousin Kirsten turned 27 this week and we were already planning on having a girl’s night, so I decided to make it a real party with dinner and décor. I chose the colors based on the ‘Happy Birthday’ banner that I already made a few months ago. I had almost everything for this color scheme already, so that made for super easy setup.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cQz5f5znUi4/T0nYrAa6IvI/AAAAAAAAAH0/itaMBTHDXWw/s1600-h/IMG_4529_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4529_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4529_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A3iDfHKFibc/T0nYrRqRzsI/AAAAAAAAAH8/BU1eqJErBvc/IMG_4529_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KD0zRnewxf4/T0nYriJ6p6I/AAAAAAAAAIE/usJerkFeCtI/s1600-h/IMG_4533_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4533_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4533_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HYrKs-f86ho/T0nYsNtfvII/AAAAAAAAAIM/GOdKvQaDpBM/IMG_4533_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QCEaT1lbip8/T0nYsdLimBI/AAAAAAAAAIU/6uT4xvC9zek/s1600-h/IMG_4530_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4530_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4530_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Sv4f__tt2aQ/T0nYs5gBB1I/AAAAAAAAAIc/YH9eHBEDSqY/IMG_4530_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="552"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yR6Mio19ksI/T0nYtHtN33I/AAAAAAAAAIk/YCSiomgkIT0/s1600-h/2_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2_thumb2" border="0" alt="2_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CUYSo9EFyso/T0nYtoNvEMI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Yzj9T4kp2wU/2_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="585"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--eOwqSdF1JY/T0nYuLMno9I/AAAAAAAAAI0/rjI0Uaccpsc/s1600-h/IMG_4562_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4562_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4562_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BBvLRF7S2Dc/T0nYuYknS1I/AAAAAAAAAI8/TYo-0_bDJwM/IMG_4562_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>As you can see, I looked up the health benefits of each food item served and added that to the label. </p> <p>I made turkey sandwiches with bread I bought at Kneader’s Bakery. I tried Asiago Cheese and 100% Whole Wheat this time and they were both really yummy and fresh. It was much cheaper to assemble them myself than to buy premade sandwiches and they tasted delicious!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wwWjmXznyG0/T0nYujQLVWI/AAAAAAAAAJE/F0RrMbwaWUM/s1600-h/IMG_4578_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4578_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4578_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PaescLLnlKI/T0nYu3fY3qI/AAAAAAAAAJM/s7Lb1EL0vpA/IMG_4578_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="466"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fhkPkD_YZZM/T0nYvY05pvI/AAAAAAAAAJU/xV-Rp538wT0/s1600-h/IMG_4538_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4538_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4538_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L1guDJ3Dxjc/T0nYvlWDhSI/AAAAAAAAAJc/knpgsb_11ZE/IMG_4538_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HLJo0CXiugo/T0nYv7AdVfI/AAAAAAAAAJk/kWuWUtJnFLc/s1600-h/4_thumb3%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4_thumb3" border="0" alt="4_thumb3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IIRB7hfq44o/T0nYwR9GW7I/AAAAAAAAAJs/y4DC-B-vi-U/4_thumb3_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>I made oil-popped Popcorn throughout the night and added some Agave Nectar & salt for a Kettle Corn taste. Yummm.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d9O59xlIOAw/T0nYwv7PsSI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/oZw--brOdrA/s1600-h/IMG_4563_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4563_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4563_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p3UkdoFelL0/T0nYxGalOhI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/e-cLB_mXoxE/IMG_4563_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="536"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vOzrRJPAfYw/T0nYxS1FyhI/AAAAAAAAAKE/0nFMpHGpcGw/s1600-h/IMG_4604_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4604_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4604_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EcCaQFXSsU8/T0nYx0yAwYI/AAAAAAAAAKM/FLvJ04YqgyU/IMG_4604_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ypem05ZdlGQ/T0nYyIVbgtI/AAAAAAAAAKU/9KUL4i4o4v0/s1600-h/3_thumb3%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3_thumb3" border="0" alt="3_thumb3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XmCG3nSCtbI/T0nYyoogEFI/AAAAAAAAAKc/dWw-RCzS1vQ/3_thumb3_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>Of course, I had to have some sweets, since it was a birthday party with all women! I made Kirsten’s favorite mint Oreo cake pops and then had some colorful candy that I found in the bulk section of Winco<em> (why yes, I do shop there a lot…).</em> </p> <p>I still can’t believe they had individual bins of gummy bears in the exact colors I needed! Can you say meant to be??<em> At least that’s what I told myself & Scott when I came home with them…</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aRJm_SsCEOY/T0nYy4hdy3I/AAAAAAAAAKk/HbKRn9KK2Ko/s1600-h/IMG_4568_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4568_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4568_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GyQq3cJXF-Y/T0nYzQt--JI/AAAAAAAAAKs/iIn-gljcH7U/IMG_4568_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7tv6eu7-sak/T0nYzq6w5-I/AAAAAAAAAK0/giCUNDeMjbg/s1600-h/1_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_thumb2" border="0" alt="1_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LfyU_nC0zeY/T0nY0A3VnCI/AAAAAAAAAK8/5pFJ6mYKqf4/1_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="602"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9Jn97KlQWJg/T0nY0ffXbeI/AAAAAAAAALE/KHlcUjZry60/s1600-h/IMG_4608_thumb2%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4608_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4608_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ARP72MEk1xo/T0nY2Hhj0wI/AAAAAAAAALM/1mQqh8eMyrc/IMG_4608_thumb2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>We had about 8 of our female cousins there and it was lots of fun. We watched some major chick flicks <em>(any other “She’s The Man” fans out there</em>?!), played some games, ate and talked. It was great to get together with everyone and we need to do it more often!</p> <p><font size="5"><strong>Happy Birthday Kirsten!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HY6ioBANXFA/T0natnL_d6I/AAAAAAAAAQE/ElLoFDw0Q0o/s1600-h/IMG_4587%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4587" border="0" alt="IMG_4587" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LDd4pRYjdVM/T0natzHWEkI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Cl4vKY9Qlns/IMG_4587_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="569"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-37738900904708742822012-02-11T23:02:00.000-08:002012-02-25T23:20:51.684-08:00Perfectly Pink “LOVE” Dessert Party<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p4FnR991wu4/T0nZcM5-GUI/AAAAAAAAALk/KefUF007rHQ/s1600-h/13_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="13_thumb2" border="0" alt="13_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tCg02fWnOqI/T0nZcuwTVwI/AAAAAAAAALs/N5ck6qbjz54/13_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="626"></a></p> <p>Last night I invited my family over for a dessert party to celebrate Valentine’s Day and our love for each other. I decided to go with a PINK theme and I love the way everything turned out. </p> <p>Each time my family first walked in the door they asked “Did you do all of this for us?” (There were only 6 of us) Haha, YES I did! And I had a great time doing it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xdmhgJSlP2M/T0nZc4pBOnI/AAAAAAAAAL0/CPJt0SiJNPY/s1600-h/IMG_4371_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4371_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4371_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fSyQzns6htI/T0nZdIEi9AI/AAAAAAAAAL8/vvW71BHMJnk/IMG_4371_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c2oH5r5TZvo/T0nZds8NLSI/AAAAAAAAAME/50YhWUUI7pk/s1600-h/8_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="8_thumb2" border="0" alt="8_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UArhsMhw7Cs/T0nZeS7KDDI/AAAAAAAAAMM/85LDQhHdT1k/8_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sU9u1EwU1Ss/T0nZenPck8I/AAAAAAAAAMU/M5CRXFdU1Y4/s1600-h/1_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_thumb2" border="0" alt="1_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cnRtZs7OTvQ/T0nZe1n6ARI/AAAAAAAAAMc/D4AHibUV-PY/1_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>For the Raspberry Mousse I used this <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/raspberry-mousse-with-quick-chocolate-sauce-10000001911340/">recipe</a>. It was simple to make and everyone loved it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nvUvxO6aWmk/T0nZfPzUuDI/AAAAAAAAAMk/OVNnKo4ITYU/s1600-h/4_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4_thumb2" border="0" alt="4_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BSqCWWafxyI/T0nZf4WMJII/AAAAAAAAAMs/fUvdyO93nCg/4_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="516"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GVZSJJbbrnw/T0nZgFOJvUI/AAAAAAAAAM0/3EhYr48UdaY/s1600-h/16_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="16_thumb2" border="0" alt="16_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P3CTYvEJVS8/T0nZgQz6ZpI/AAAAAAAAAM8/W2D-efb0Kso/16_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RSprkNynhD0/T0nZghNOCcI/AAAAAAAAANE/iyGrioNUgA0/s1600-h/9_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9_thumb2" border="0" alt="9_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bHThuDr1tDU/T0nZqpjVmtI/AAAAAAAAANM/NLN5yWbZ8Qw/9_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>I made <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2011/02/day-12.html">Oatmeal Sugar Cookies</a> using <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2011/02/day-12.html">this recipe</a>. They are <em>so</em> delicious, I don’t know why I only make them on Valentine’s Day. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RvFV8z-xIlU/T0nZq6_AnpI/AAAAAAAAANU/QLLLXHRziV0/s1600-h/6_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="6_thumb2" border="0" alt="6_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pWJ9oxhxWtY/T0nZrAPvOXI/AAAAAAAAANc/_1YxYIxUUqw/6_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6QL1oHhAO5E/T0nZrQ84QXI/AAAAAAAAANk/P5TiyZzWjO0/s1600-h/10_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="10_thumb2" border="0" alt="10_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vBysfE9CrgU/T0nZr--A8tI/AAAAAAAAANs/Ci8qmazDGyI/10_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>For drinks I made Pink Lemonade. I found this pitcher at TJMaxx and the mugs at Taipan Trading.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9Gf0cUcuLKw/T0nZsI-m7aI/AAAAAAAAAN0/ObAomku-oiY/s1600-h/IMG_4346_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4346_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4346_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f7MayjZUPJA/T0nZsSxtEcI/AAAAAAAAAN8/J_wI4M2C0j4/IMG_4346_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="544"></a></p> <p>I got all the candies for the candy buffet in bulk at Winco. Even though I had to sift through a couple bins and pick out just the pink and white ones. :) The Cake Pops were made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese and dipped in white chocolate.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_5kIH4kzYT8/T0nZs5-soOI/AAAAAAAAAOE/QAd-m8T1teA/s1600-h/33_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="33_thumb2" border="0" alt="33_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2O4aoVDo6ew/T0nZtNgAU-I/AAAAAAAAAOM/M8UNOgF7hsk/33_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Gfs5BNvd-Ik/T0nZtaCdkqI/AAAAAAAAAOU/vUv-tXUx3SA/s1600-h/5_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5_thumb2" border="0" alt="5_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-71sMG2YV_2s/T0nZt4H-YRI/AAAAAAAAAOc/Zmd-z1I0axg/5_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-76pvDe_ensc/T0nZuP_JlaI/AAAAAAAAAOk/AgDSlERyy2o/s1600-h/11_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11_thumb2" border="0" alt="11_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9xQ2oTxf5bw/T0nZuVMDxxI/AAAAAAAAAOs/WDLai_fvhjQ/11_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>For the cupcakes, I used a box mix but added applesauce and chopped up Maraschino Cherries. The frosting was <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2011/06/oops-i-did-it-again.html">this recipe</a> with cherry juice added. They were super yummy and moist!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fkbb7iAhvn8/T0nZu3A8U1I/AAAAAAAAAO0/Os8nQXzkz_Q/s1600-h/12_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12_thumb2" border="0" alt="12_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fa-pP_Rfvb8/T0nZvco4S6I/AAAAAAAAAO8/3kik-ywSJoY/12_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YRrGmbpqEOE/T0nZvtBofpI/AAAAAAAAAPE/afW3G13mlWc/s1600-h/7_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="7_thumb2" border="0" alt="7_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jyEsZ7t2ftQ/T0nZv2AMguI/AAAAAAAAAPM/O22nQbqGPaw/7_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hF-xCGYsMaI/T0nZwf9GZmI/AAAAAAAAAPU/kNGsggZn4hU/s1600-h/15_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="15_thumb2" border="0" alt="15_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CQwHNtfFP8I/T0nZw_BBIaI/AAAAAAAAAPY/xo8Mc4MPH_8/15_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="586"></a></p> <p>The party was lots of fun and I was happy I got to share it with my family. <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/02/love-party-activity.html">Here’s some more details</a> about what we did at the party (besides eat!).</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6s9IqEJfTO0/T0nZxPZpULI/AAAAAAAAAPg/mGOgWDbSWeo/s1600-h/17_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="17_thumb2" border="0" alt="17_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jzW74s9Z7hY/T0nZxrf0A9I/AAAAAAAAAPo/u_Xjp7Sl4QE/17_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="691"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-28555614246195788462012-02-03T23:15:00.000-08:002012-02-25T23:19:25.152-08:00Groundhog Day Party<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bylEg5tVFbE/T0ncIlay2_I/AAAAAAAAAQU/opgC-qXxtPI/s1600-h/9%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jE6njgDCFBk/T0ncJCs3VQI/AAAAAAAAAQc/d9-0TzMKt-4/9_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="567"></a></p> <p>You might be thinking; “Why would someone have a party for Groundhog Day?!” Have you really never celebrated Groundhog Day before? Clearly you are not part of my family if you haven’t! While growing up, we all loved the movie Groundhog Day and have watched it far too much. It is easily the most quoted movie within my mom’s extended family. So, this year since I live so close to all my cousins, I decided to throw a party based around the movie for them.</p> <p>I had so much fun thinking everything up and tying in little details to the movie. I found Punxsutawney Phil on Amazon; isn’t he cute?!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jc_PRaz-vVE/T0ncJbYF9zI/AAAAAAAAAQk/gqt_aj3ZV8U/s1600-h/b_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="b_thumb2" border="0" alt="b_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I_H1d_5qX4A/T0ncJ8U1GwI/AAAAAAAAAQs/xB0VFwGIfo8/b_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3AWo4cbHtk4/T0ncKFbMMxI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/NJ1a4n2Zd-U/s1600-h/c_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="c_thumb2" border="0" alt="c_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qp_WHNUgtNM/T0ncKgfAaFI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/uRsDN4mkpnI/c_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7U8PyEjgWW4/T0ncK8rbuUI/AAAAAAAAARE/XewL4gnEf_M/s1600-h/IMG_4121_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4121_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4121_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n9HQt_0_j4c/T0ncLa2EgYI/AAAAAAAAARM/jMtpG7iplj4/IMG_4121_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>I had chocolate covered gummy bears for the “Baby Groundhogs” & chocolate covered peanuts for the “Groundhog Droppings.”</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b4u6V2OdRhA/T0ncLidsSSI/AAAAAAAAARU/7O6Q7wYZZ98/s1600-h/d_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="d_thumb2" border="0" alt="d_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DM6u6UnwRVw/T0ncMCK10aI/AAAAAAAAARc/Rjz8yI8hAH8/d_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8G4RVHUSeXU/T0ncMu36raI/AAAAAAAAARk/BDz6euWjuzU/s1600-h/e_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="e_thumb2" border="0" alt="e_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-69dExY6Rcm0/T0ncM5mu1mI/AAAAAAAAARs/BRpNpmzSeVE/e_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>For dinner I served breakfast, basically. We used foods that were all mentioned in “Groundhog Day” and the signs are all lines from the movie.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vbq5FnrfCD0/T0ncNSiaS8I/AAAAAAAAAR0/Hzj02NhJyz4/s1600-h/8_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="8_thumb2" border="0" alt="8_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tXq5ZfCAT5w/T0ncNyqoupI/AAAAAAAAAR8/bTQ1GiY7NJs/8_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C7vxWF-2CPA/T0ncOAFi9AI/AAAAAAAAASE/JOGhNxrrBjU/s1600-h/IMG_4189_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4189_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4189_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1lpxIrdY-ko/T0ncOcIZMLI/AAAAAAAAASM/StGk1Z-iPGs/IMG_4189_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ul2wiMhG4LA/T0ncO5D7w9I/AAAAAAAAASU/2wu_pGMtPI0/s1600-h/ll_thumb2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="ll_thumb2" border="0" alt="ll_thumb2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8vQ3TMMw7IU/T0ncPHrav9I/AAAAAAAAASc/yizZgezRow4/ll_thumb2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>For drinks, I made fake Sweet Vermouths. Rita orders this drink repeatedly on the movie and then toasts to world peace. They were deliciously sweet! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TCHGexY4l3Q/T0ncPY1a0fI/AAAAAAAAASk/u-S9dmtvZ1s/s1600-h/11_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11_thumb2" border="0" alt="11_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mhEaEpOGtFY/T0ncQGwIkPI/AAAAAAAAASs/YXJtOMMnF-I/11_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>And here are some more photos for your viewing pleasure! I made the little acorns with Kisses, frosting, Mini Vanilla Wafers and Peanut Butter Chips. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dhqdx6IYEow/T0ncQVfmDLI/AAAAAAAAAS0/8HmIxsCo2_o/s1600-h/t_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="t_thumb2" border="0" alt="t_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8j8QGFF5Q8s/T0ncQ74J-XI/AAAAAAAAAS8/ryg5AH4Pppc/t_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bli5v9cgiAA/T0ncRPbZfFI/AAAAAAAAATE/XVtTGy81wSk/s1600-h/10%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="10" border="0" alt="10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j3ilhRZSOYw/T0ncRr9R4BI/AAAAAAAAATM/z8XDIxDzFsk/10_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="533"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NxAMEyQXwLM/T0ncR1yM2GI/AAAAAAAAATU/UHsZq4gPF0E/s1600-h/f_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="f_thumb2" border="0" alt="f_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CPawwg6LcxM/T0ncSNu8wUI/AAAAAAAAATc/mPBpUfDbfWk/f_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JNng9GdsMLY/T0ncSmgtZ5I/AAAAAAAAATk/IJ_n9nsQbP4/s1600-h/4_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4_thumb2" border="0" alt="4_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_qYOvDYicWE/T0ncS9B4spI/AAAAAAAAATs/KTTHpHa6xCU/4_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_8Sp1MN-jec/T0ncTX1cB_I/AAAAAAAAAT0/WhKvHWSVDDU/s1600-h/g_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="g_thumb2" border="0" alt="g_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tUt9O0UmVZU/T0ncTg8SnbI/AAAAAAAAAT8/CSKK6dSBJ60/g_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>My older sister Tiffany dressed up as Ralph from the movie & looked perfect! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aQuY3YogYd8/T0ncT2epTQI/AAAAAAAAAUE/QAT-MzfU-as/s1600-h/i_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="i_thumb2" border="0" alt="i_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-quTIekOVR0k/T0ncUU9a5bI/AAAAAAAAAUM/pBBWac5135g/i_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="598"></a></p> <p>My sister Samantha dressed up as Ned Ryerson, the annoying Insurance Agent on Groundhog Day. She looked awesome! Hahaha</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YZ6h2eW0SXU/T0ncUgj85GI/AAAAAAAAAUU/rhHt5ArriWw/s1600-h/hh_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="hh_thumb2" border="0" alt="hh_thumb2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hvjHpHD8U5g/T0ncVLJDfRI/AAAAAAAAAUc/7gwB-cSXhMQ/hh_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="596"></a></p> <p>After watching the movie we did a couple of trivia quizzes I created to test everyone’s Groundhog Day knowledge. Yes, my brother Jared got 100% on both! His prize: A roll of quarters <em>(also a line from the movie, of course</em>). The second quiz was tough; I said a line from the movie & everyone had to write the next line and tell us who said it. <em>Yes, we know it that well.</em> Sad, but true! :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aL9g57gxRiI/T0ncVsOwtAI/AAAAAAAAAUk/17MCy8ZlLkw/s1600-h/IMG_4236_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4236_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4236_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pn6fdJWUVQM/T0ncV_bS1rI/AAAAAAAAAUs/hkMFcWILPMk/IMG_4236_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>Here is part of our group of Groundhoggers! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-51i07TAZlH8/T0ncWOOP7yI/AAAAAAAAAU0/hM2aYF6T3D0/s1600-h/20_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="20_thumb2" border="0" alt="20_thumb2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7uNhlIXm5kA/T0ncWoe7R1I/AAAAAAAAAU8/nAgQKivPwuo/20_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="489"></a></p> <p>To thank everyone for coming I made mini cupcakes in cute little tins. Everyone got a little Groundhog finger puppet as well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-klWEEmllGFY/T0ncW42UKPI/AAAAAAAAAVA/lVCZ9PlnFo0/s1600-h/IMG_4105_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4105_thumb2" border="0" alt="IMG_4105_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zoobpezbdCM/T0ncXYofwHI/AAAAAAAAAVM/AxgzQChpK2c/IMG_4105_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WBVYDlpzMsg/T0ncXtrQDzI/AAAAAAAAAVU/9UWksFwu-Lo/s1600-h/a_thumb2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="a_thumb2" border="0" alt="a_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LeRgrsRrHAI/T0ncYP1IpRI/AAAAAAAAAVc/PFNaZecY0d8/a_thumb2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="595"></a></p> <p><font size="4">To appreciate this party to the fullest, you might want to go watch Groundhog Day.</font> <em>You won’t regret it, I promise! </em></p> <p><font size="3">Maybe next year when February 2nd comes around, you will think twice. Groundhog Day deserves to be celebrated! :)</font></p> <p><em>This party was so much fun and it gave us all ideas for more movie based parties!</em></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-17048970974196084342012-01-07T23:35:00.000-08:002012-02-26T00:24:49.996-08:00Sweet 16 Birthday Party: Part two!<p>I had so much fun planning my sister’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party. And it all started with some cute invitations. We used my mom’s Cricut & Samantha helped me create them a few weeks ago for all the guests.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T8II4f-DH1Y/T0nhHmvaDSI/AAAAAAAAAVk/z5zBGgm-vOw/s1600-h/IMG_0853_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0853_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0853_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0o4qD46BTSk/T0nhINISzCI/AAAAAAAAAVs/X5MNDD9A3Ms/IMG_0853_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="519"></a></p> <p>I made my sister a custom party hat that sparkled as much as absolutely possible. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HHqytK0s-KQ/T0nhIegM0EI/AAAAAAAAAV0/g0VC_awsYJE/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2i2gl8CEcxU/T0nhIvz3qEI/AAAAAAAAAV8/CkOGu8-Nhsg/s1600-h/12_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12_thumb1" border="0" alt="12_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VkY02h_3gV4/T0nhI10SnaI/AAAAAAAAAWE/NyU0xSjEOAs/12_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="553"></a></p> <p>We held the party at my mom’s home & everything looked beautiful. It was great to have my mom & sisters help out to bring all the little details together.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FaX69R15nYg/T0nhJfkb8KI/AAAAAAAAAWM/NxP-P83R1ug/s1600-h/IMG_3769_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3769_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3769_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cpZEgbQF_U8/T0nhJsyTZ-I/AAAAAAAAAWU/PoKYz-6Swpg/IMG_3769_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="535"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2mnof6J9bk4/T0nhKGyi5YI/AAAAAAAAAWc/UlEMRhqv_4E/s1600-h/14_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="14_thumb1" border="0" alt="14_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1TbW4ble7ig/T0nhKQSJklI/AAAAAAAAAWk/nhZfOJWBFfM/14_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="599"></a></p> <p>We had a Nacho Bar complete with Queso cheese and Chili, as well as all the desserts. Probably not the best idea since everyone was too stuffed after nachos to eat the dozens of desserts! :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mMDchSrvdBU/T0nhK5O2fwI/AAAAAAAAAWs/J6_C062miP4/s1600-h/IMG_3826_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3826_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3826_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hDTeT76Opk0/T0nhLDx9fPI/AAAAAAAAAW0/GE5gMBAqFc8/IMG_3826_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="535"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For my birthday present to my sister, I got her custom Jones Sodas! They were such a fun little detail for the party. I put her photo on the front with a poem on the back. <em>Plus, who doesn’t love Jones Soda?</em> So good!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aEvp9oYH6HE/T0nhLr0KU3I/AAAAAAAAAW8/53Pv3rr56E8/s1600-h/9_thumb4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9_thumb4" border="0" alt="9_thumb4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tKFmFIqShfY/T0nhL2mJ9UI/AAAAAAAAAXE/1CcXpmjcccg/9_thumb4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="596"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5cTH2Q-yJpY/T0nhNwC8PzI/AAAAAAAAAXM/ZSlUa-IOz34/s1600-h/IMG_3770_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3770_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3770_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7tEYeS5lbX4/T0nhOO2uMJI/AAAAAAAAAXU/d5Y6Zo9_nls/IMG_3770_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="535"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p8rM4k87Eqg/T0nhOlY8IBI/AAAAAAAAAXc/wxVGtU3dtdA/s1600-h/15_thumb1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="15_thumb1" border="0" alt="15_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-raZOzmgEu-o/T0nhO4s3w6I/AAAAAAAAAXk/pYpx5FB8v6U/15_thumb1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="599"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>For details on the Dessert Table, go <a href="http://jubileebyjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-16-pink-black-birthday-party.html">here</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W_i28nwN70s/T0nhPOTwZEI/AAAAAAAAAXs/_5SiPjgWXuo/s1600-h/IMG_3819_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3819_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3819_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R06yUc8pkw8/T0nhPuameQI/AAAAAAAAAX0/FI-AVJg9Xr8/IMG_3819_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="530"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iatOeVKvkJ0/T0nhQAtVOPI/AAAAAAAAAX8/yQ_CtsTYMQk/s1600-h/16_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="16_thumb1" border="0" alt="16_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IZ109uQHguE/T0nhQS83zqI/AAAAAAAAAYE/4POUcQ_Z6Ls/16_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="604"></a></p> <p>My sister Tiffany was in charge of setting up the photo booth and she found and made some great props! The kids had fun with it and we got some great photos. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u7y3t6E2wug/T0nhRT25JMI/AAAAAAAAAYM/fBM2n0ItJk8/s1600-h/IMG_3751_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3751_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3751_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a4qc1SPFp6Y/T0nhR6hhW-I/AAAAAAAAAYU/HZlKxm-9VFs/IMG_3751_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="535"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Rx8CMyfV9kY/T0nhST94GDI/AAAAAAAAAYc/4vFUFds8I6s/s1600-h/13_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="13_thumb1" border="0" alt="13_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BVCLZWQlUYY/T0nhSkiruFI/AAAAAAAAAYk/7AUKuY_gbZE/13_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="599"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EWxiPDLfE0k/T0nhTH9B-uI/AAAAAAAAAYs/ZhQem43qZVU/s1600-h/11_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11_thumb1" border="0" alt="11_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l7kgsXWMXRI/T0nhTaDLhyI/AAAAAAAAAY0/CKqETqFLzuo/11_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="554"></a></p> <p>And here I am with the birthday girl. I am glad I got to plan your party, Mandy & I hope you had a great birthday! I am excited to see how *SWEET<em>*</em> your 16th year is! <em>Love your big sis.</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gBufLkSqt_E/T0nhTxiNcmI/AAAAAAAAAY8/lclGTPXkYxE/s1600-h/IMG_3810_thumb1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3810_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3810_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fcWnt8LDXlQ/T0nhUXtduRI/AAAAAAAAAZE/Zjpc5WHUNko/IMG_3810_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="570"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Part 1: Dessert Table found <a href="http://jubileebyjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-16-pink-black-birthday-party.html">here</a></font><font size="4"></font><font size="4">.</font></p> <p><a href="file:///C:/Users/Scott Schlegel/AppData/Local/Temp/WindowsLiveWriter1286139640/supfilesFD10975/IMG_36332.jpg"><font size="4"><a href="file:///C:/Users/Scott Schlegel/AppData/Local/Temp/WindowsLiveWriter1286139640/supfilesFD10975/IMG_36332.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3633_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_3633_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tkUCAydYJ1E/T0nhU0UUx8I/AAAAAAAAAeI/BO7q4T2qhOY/IMG_3633_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182"></a></font></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-13003050049975851292012-01-07T00:16:00.000-08:002012-02-26T00:19:38.001-08:00Sweet 16 Pink & Black Birthday Party: Dessert Table<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-romCM5Mw2Oo/T0nqW5QVVbI/AAAAAAAAAa0/U8Y1FuyaFRs/s1600-h/IMG_3628_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3628_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3628_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G4K08ZAbBrY/T0nqXW5I3JI/AAAAAAAAAa8/SPKhLL6lWXE/IMG_3628_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="521"></a></p> <p>Last night I created a Dessert Table for my sister’s 16th Birthday. I loved it and had a fun time designing everything around the black and pink theme. I made chocolate cupcakes, mint chocolate cake bites, and dipped Oreos. My mom made some delicious sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting and a strawberry glaze. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QM42Au1b09Y/T0nqXvnQG1I/AAAAAAAAAbE/g2zcrv2a9TY/s1600-h/IMG_3644_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3644_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3644_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ay2K2FFa2NY/T0nqX4oZYHI/AAAAAAAAAbM/-SnWMTpGfhw/IMG_3644_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3pZnt9xVwAA/T0nqYIMJtoI/AAAAAAAAAbU/saoxlExltC0/s1600-h/3_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3_thumb1" border="0" alt="3_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mh0aJ0YZXQw/T0nqYvL0uOI/AAAAAAAAAbc/Dx43baj8MDU/3_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="482"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zeG3J0J1oDo/T0nqY4bd4YI/AAAAAAAAAbk/yiY9c6oTfok/s1600-h/IMG_3653_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3653_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3653_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8SeQ2GvVllM/T0nqZfA8XII/AAAAAAAAAbs/S8F82De3DwE/IMG_3653_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QqKoB6582BI/T0nqZvJlc9I/AAAAAAAAAb0/c82OZgLY06w/s1600-h/4_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4_thumb1" border="0" alt="4_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xIzfnNkrGRU/T0nqaJLIX7I/AAAAAAAAAb8/AlmiOVd8Rhc/4_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="482"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R62zJD1AXR4/T0nqaQFfvWI/AAAAAAAAAcE/o6NFF9VK2U8/s1600-h/IMG_3648_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3648_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3648_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-19MbJ4lafMw/T0nqa2jAliI/AAAAAAAAAcM/BCxR2owyiSo/IMG_3648_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BE2phlwSjwg/T0nqbOQ0YVI/AAAAAAAAAcU/YzlZe30M2MA/s1600-h/IMG_3633_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3633_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3633_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PQGFjT6P8AA/T0nqbSviL1I/AAAAAAAAAcc/xqfIOZheacM/IMG_3633_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="477"></a></p> <p>I used scrapbook paper and my mom’s Cricut to create the banner, labels and crowns. And of course added lots of glitter and gems (<em>They really does make everything better, let’s be honest!</em>). I found the black dress, pink crown and ‘S’ Napkins (<em>ok, they are actually tissues</em>) at Hobby Lobby (<em>all 50% off!</em>).</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BxBpeNTAWL8/T0nqb3Urx9I/AAAAAAAAAck/cov4aL9QdIE/s1600-h/6_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="6_thumb1" border="0" alt="6_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-01F47_9HyGM/T0nqcAe8SsI/AAAAAAAAAcs/MRyUWGhxZVo/6_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="482"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GRn8ZXRmnDQ/T0nqcQb-CiI/AAAAAAAAAc0/kCPk1PBR6JU/s1600-h/IMG_3681_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3681_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3681_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g2a7oRJg9Xk/T0nqc9YicII/AAAAAAAAAc8/f1-Plrk1_OM/IMG_3681_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YBsoTXlghmo/T0nqdIhG4gI/AAAAAAAAAdE/hDPPZLNeRIg/s1600-h/IMG_3641_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3641_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3641_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-h45UwTn3U4I/T0nqdpbKHBI/AAAAAAAAAdM/X3mGIRmwC2k/IMG_3641_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FGlLROQOTTM/T0nqdxs_myI/AAAAAAAAAdU/V92s6uGLACo/s1600-h/5_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5_thumb1" border="0" alt="5_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yZPzMHcJKwg/T0nqeb3M8BI/AAAAAAAAAdc/5PeHU5kVcvI/5_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="482"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GiGwVu_qHYk/T0nqe_Z_zEI/AAAAAAAAAdk/9HE5-FfwPvE/s1600-h/IMG_3705_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3705_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_3705_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aIf2cK6tAwM/T0nqfMObk8I/AAAAAAAAAds/7hWoXiRIp4E/IMG_3705_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="399"></a></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> <p><font size="4">Part 2 found <a href="http://jubileebyjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-16-birthday-party-part-two.html">here</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://jubileebyjanessa.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-16-birthday-party-part-two.html"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="15_thumb" border="0" alt="15_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qe7P7zx-v1w/T0nqf1-0osI/AAAAAAAAAeE/UfPkB15BTJw/15_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183"></a></font></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-37492181040118554002011-12-18T13:32:00.000-08:002012-02-26T13:34:19.577-08:00Candy Cane Christmas Dessert Table<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ykir9zllqTY/T0qlNbdtjbI/AAAAAAAAAjg/UM13GGdYMqU/s1600-h/IMG_0790_thumb11_thumb1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0790_thumb11_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0790_thumb11_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IZBPCd1C45I/T0qlN4W-e7I/AAAAAAAAAjo/hXKgo1wIO24/IMG_0790_thumb11_thumb1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="626" height="463"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Last night I did a dessert table for a Christmas Party with all our friends. The theme was “Candy Cane Christmas,” which meant lots of white, red and peppermint! I had so much fun creating everything and making the treats. Here’s some photos:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9RIPbtC1LbE/T0qlOFQbMjI/AAAAAAAAAjw/RV8rgR5Ekbs/s1600-h/1_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="1_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DuPOttwvPxo/T0qlOlQb7wI/AAAAAAAAAj4/q5r92sU7pEY/1_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="600"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TAMYRISch5A/T0qlOxbK1xI/AAAAAAAAAkA/4xIZfAlK_ls/s1600-h/2_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="2_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5n8jFJCvX1I/T0qlPnNWC-I/AAAAAAAAAkI/C3KaVsM5UMQ/2_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="600"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aBK6CtXnhTE/T0qlPwpc2rI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/X9iXItJEEkg/s1600-h/IMG_0794_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0794_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0794_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ke8a7Cs_KuM/T0qlQXYcz1I/AAAAAAAAAkY/SsHlTywleqc/IMG_0794_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MjTSQzxF6c8/T0qlQtIB0PI/AAAAAAAAAkg/_Rc4a23c7ao/s1600-h/3_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="3_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AZQcIYjkoFw/T0qlROzKK1I/AAAAAAAAAko/I_znAsl49kc/3_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="668"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U0pBvf11n4g/T0qlRYu1CnI/AAAAAAAAAkw/zyGH-Hfbupk/s1600-h/IMG_0813_thumb5_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0813_thumb5_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0813_thumb5_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JZ372eUCnIQ/T0qlR_QtyjI/AAAAAAAAAk4/fDnFlV5B3BA/IMG_0813_thumb5_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NOO7hqPTAgY/T0qlST7FymI/AAAAAAAAAlA/ZGrDfx5pB58/s1600-h/4_thumb5_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4_thumb5_thumb1" border="0" alt="4_thumb5_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-stEIvaCN8R4/T0qlSqcW0uI/AAAAAAAAAlI/y7S3aAOOT1I/4_thumb5_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="369"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7aag2zADoYQ/T0qlTY3xgRI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/8bK17GDHIsE/s1600-h/IMG_0786_thumb13_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0786_thumb13_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0786_thumb13_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pN41K_8-nuQ/T0qlTuCzkFI/AAAAAAAAAlY/KejdXdihTQc/IMG_0786_thumb13_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="413"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mRW0XYriPlE/T0qlT_tK_EI/AAAAAAAAAlg/d16v_2vSDlI/s1600-h/5_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="5_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H8-LqcWqByY/T0qlUVaS3nI/AAAAAAAAAlo/8KaCpGQOzZw/5_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="580"></a></p> <p>Go here for the <a href="http://scottandjanessa.blogspot.com/2011/12/red-velvet-peppermint-cupcakes.html">cupcake recipe</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YhWMw-7seuY/T0qlU6AzwPI/AAAAAAAAAlw/fy45NEdvm8c/s1600-h/IMG_0792_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0792_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0792_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_i2k7I43gOg/T0qlVCnqsEI/AAAAAAAAAl4/3TUgRECQYzw/IMG_0792_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="534"></a></p> <p>I got the idea for the Santa Hat Truffles <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2011/12/santas-hat-pop-holders-tutorial.html">here.</a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8QW-lTyNXYM/T0qlVb2tf_I/AAAAAAAAAmA/2wy2m1LRU2U/s1600-h/IMG_0796_thumb3_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0796_thumb3_thumb1" border="0" alt="IMG_0796_thumb3_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TN_LO-_FyPI/T0qlV2SIoPI/AAAAAAAAAmI/u-fJmtnhKlg/IMG_0796_thumb3_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="970"></a></p> <p>The party was a success and everyone seemed to love all the desserts. Shelley (the host) also had some delicious finger foods to snack on, including Pizza bites, Spinach Dip and veggies. So good!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AsgfEz3Gyk8/T0qlWE50uoI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/2KLuYRAoEMw/s1600-h/11_thumb2_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11_thumb2_thumb1" border="0" alt="11_thumb2_thumb1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XiEC1F_mYMg/T0qlWvgL0SI/AAAAAAAAAmY/uYQsXjglm30/11_thumb2_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="281"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-12706110854895662792011-11-13T14:42:00.000-08:002012-02-26T14:43:20.815-08:00UW Football Blackout Party<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gIlzhhi9riU/TsBptsh3FwI/AAAAAAAADW8/Iyf8I6j3vro/s1600-h/DSCF2496%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2496" border="0" alt="DSCF2496" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6PquU8OXM3o/TsBpuFD23VI/AAAAAAAADXA/NSlwtpyg6bQ/DSCF2496_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="504"></a></p> <p>Yesterday Scott and I invited a few of our friends and family over for another football party. </p> <p>UW has been doing BLACK OUTS for the last couple games, so we decided to theme the party that way.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S6OhYOZgN9M/TsBpuv0gtjI/AAAAAAAADXM/RXgn7r_GfHo/s1600-h/2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-02SrBxSflQI/TsBpvEL4vtI/AAAAAAAADXU/ScE8TQWtUDM/2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="636"></a></p> <p>I got these cute little glasses from Pier 1 from their Tasting Party Collection. I made chocolate mousse and pudding with crushed Oreo on the top and bottom. They were yummy and only 110 calories each! :) I was trying to make this party a little more healthy.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0M6wA5jlNOU/TsBpvUu3uCI/AAAAAAAADXc/2ACf1NssLEY/s1600-h/DSCF2455%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2455" border="0" alt="DSCF2455" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_8MNceGn79Y/TsBpv81BI8I/AAAAAAAADXk/tNEgVdDHiCw/DSCF2455_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="456"></a></p> <p>I forgot to take a photo of the food, but we had grilled cheese, homemade fresh salsa with chips, Chex mix and veggies. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JZKt1CBWNa8/TsBpwV6c6RI/AAAAAAAADXs/xuBe9TtYnEM/s1600-h/1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7v0Ex_UR4b0/TsBpw6l6VxI/AAAAAAAADX0/8ZBlpSjvC68/1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="678"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JJx4PiBrQT4/TsBpzhYodwI/AAAAAAAADYs/IbPa4YiYK-k/s1600-h/DSCF2470%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2470" border="0" alt="DSCF2470" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fAD_dZfh_NQ/TsBp0HmSCuI/AAAAAAAADY0/mn9_BeGrTk8/DSCF2470_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="456"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y9FZDOL-8h0/TsBpxcMedoI/AAAAAAAADX8/1Hcs3_9l0Mc/s1600-h/3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h9trBjxjsyQ/TsBpxqkc5tI/AAAAAAAADYE/Wc1CAQh4xXM/3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="630"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jRUTrzG73gc/TsBpyH7cDWI/AAAAAAAADYM/T1yaid8p_yE/s1600-h/4%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-atXpfobx1Vg/TsBpyr8iLdI/AAAAAAAADYU/vhHr_qpJxfk/4_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="620"></a></p> <p>Although it was a rough day for U-DUB (USC killed us…) and Oregon beat Stanford, we still had a really good time enjoying great food and good friends. </p> <p><em><strong><font size="4">And, as always…GO DAWGS!</font></strong></em> They go against Oregon State next week and need a big win to make up for the last couple weeks…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G9TCX5VpAIw/TsBpy00oauI/AAAAAAAADYc/Jcy1Ibnqc6E/s1600-h/DSCF2505%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF2505" border="0" alt="DSCF2505" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lJaLTM6wA2s/TsBpzcypG5I/AAAAAAAADYk/ZmRSLV2S01s/DSCF2505_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="479"></a></p> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453842834690416310.post-39103081416104990752011-09-11T13:32:00.000-07:002012-03-01T12:32:54.259-08:00Tiffany & Company Birthday PartyLast Saturday I threw my older sister a Birthday Party. Her name is Tiffany & she was feeling bummed about getting older, so I knew that a <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1"><span style="font-size: medium">'Tiffany & Company’</span></a> themed party would be exactly what she needed to embrace and celebrate her birthday!<br><br><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FHc91yW4c4s/TmW_YfPwWTI/AAAAAAAACLk/QlNjyBRjiCk/s1600-h/IMG_2716%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2716" border="0" alt="IMG_2716" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nsn5OJXjt5k/TmW_Y0hERoI/AAAAAAAACLo/7jSIMALfaGs/IMG_2716_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"></a><br><br><br>I’ve had so much fun planning her party over the last month and a half. I gave myself plenty of time to slowly work on everything since I work full time and wanted it to be perfect!<br><br>All parties begin with invitations! I handmade these with card-stock, ribbon and little bit of glue. I invited all the women in our family (<i>from my mother’s side</i>) and we had about 15 guests attend.<br><br> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfSTbG52bfZ9FciC2QrY21H_IwQUHmrz-UoSJ7tAZTLNo3YcoflsGWOxyxfCVr3YJCu0xp9Q7ZjNPwf9wWcrq07ppdl0yJ6vAYbGuYJW_Nckg8CYsmRJtFV0XuVjehSB3SPUsknLuvvgk/s1600/DSCF1995.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfSTbG52bfZ9FciC2QrY21H_IwQUHmrz-UoSJ7tAZTLNo3YcoflsGWOxyxfCVr3YJCu0xp9Q7ZjNPwf9wWcrq07ppdl0yJ6vAYbGuYJW_Nckg8CYsmRJtFV0XuVjehSB3SPUsknLuvvgk/s640/DSCF1995.JPG" width="640" height="358"></a></div><br><br><i>Here are some photos of the décor and deliciousness:</i><br><br><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XbfUUPpICO4/TmW_ZdZugNI/AAAAAAAACLs/4W-4UCnEC_c/s1600-h/2%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IoMbxHwb-D0/TmW_Z02deLI/AAAAAAAACLw/Gn0o0Wai5wQ/2_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="520"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VDLMRcpv_ak/TmW_aXZVprI/AAAAAAAACL0/_38mtOXINFQ/s1600-h/3%252520candy%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3 candy" border="0" alt="3 candy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qmGRyts6aks/TmW_bNDEILI/AAAAAAAACL4/4U2iHGsam1U/3%252520candy_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"></a><br><br><br>My Aunt Cindi is a fabulous baker and brought her famous Almond Sugar Cookies that not only look amazing but have a delicious crunch and then melt in your mouth! I also made some Mint Oreo & Cream Cheese Cake Bites/Pops that were the first things to go.<br><br><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3JtHrLUn10o/TmW_bvvo4PI/AAAAAAAACL8/YEP89GBgfpo/s1600-h/4%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg827PG3v1Aqii9GUlZJN4k91LnSg4DK2-0YmEQ5Ib0BrWJO_L0nISroy8wT1GCEIFRmw3XVzBjtCLMV7fAmWm_wuUGX7ZM4sYm-mq0zCdRj4iKq1B5j-fNskDCbcq8fLx-d87FBk64wXs3/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pshaxInTTNw/TmW_ci1_ElI/AAAAAAAACME/BVZsY4iVw00/s1600-h/6%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="6" border="0" alt="6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uZkVC2r7ybI/TmW_c0a6XRI/AAAAAAAACMI/k3ngquKMXFU/6_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="498"></a><br><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Km-5DWp3IBc/TmW_dUMBG7I/AAAAAAAACMM/MUWIlcdTHjI/s1600-h/9%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lztMWTOV1WA/TmW_d9BLGLI/AAAAAAAACMQ/uD3KA5u5uds/9_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="332"></a><br><br><br>I gathered Tiffany & Co bags and boxes from family members that already had them and we used them to decorate or wrap any small gifts that guests brought. We also surprised my sister by getting her two items from <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1">T&Co</a> <i>(</i><a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=22309307&mcat=148207&cid=563630&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+5-p+2-c+563630-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+-k+"><i>This</i></a><i> & </i><a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=GRP04650&mcat=&cid=&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+1-p+1-c+-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+iphone-k+&search=1"><i>this</i></a><i>).</i> She was beyond thrilled!<br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGohT1HyMG2nZwdlVTxFx7yU9EXAhIrWm6YZx8_qZlomhbai30EX4nB3R2TKQNFtszV3koMHGXH-NI0Pxj7VXx2GyC8J7frHEagprPFjRIy9TE3vDFOq3gMqMC3Y4hxWmYN30ECU1QL7OP/s1600-h/IMG_2776%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2776" border="0" alt="IMG_2776" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpU0mgMVYz20e6Ve2dM4qgX3ag5CBRgNu4kCjlBJdhLO4tQX4JQpUaSh6_xD-Z_B0jlFeSxFuVjjU8Z7EUuSLiIEQdvysweyKw1slp6AlVBNPP-yjyo11o0-TqpDfrsOqAzTn6ahyphenhyphenOROp/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="469"></a><br><br><br>We had simple hors d’oeuvres to balance out all the sweet treats; Veggie Tray, Meatballs, and Mini Quiches. <i>The mini quiches were a hit and gone within minutes!</i> And of course, you can never go wrong with chocolate dipped strawberries!<br><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o5SbuxMBHMI/TmW_fZar-oI/AAAAAAAACMc/XP8Es_K_Bwc/s1600-h/5%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVrVAKUcrbau33dANOTHcYYCoccQP0wIcdVyGaJL3_iWCz8KW2drjYWYpZ1dP7erXTXrmLQj9fBnqd9Jl6n2G7hJHAskW4HXPvJxq8-PbLvUmJFtWEtzIvdUs2C2vF0pnOA1_m8rqOxCE/?imgmax=800"></a><br><br><br> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ULsZdtK8qYw/TmW_gXvAtWI/AAAAAAAACMk/dUSYoHo2jTo/s1600-h/IMG_2738%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2738" border="0" alt="IMG_2738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kvmz1KUZBIA/TmW_g3m6SAI/AAAAAAAACMo/qMgpCdPiIdE/IMG_2738_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="451"></a></div><br>As a party favor, I made individually wrapped cupcakes for everyone. I made mint dark chocolate cupcakes, inspired by <a href="http://therepressedpastrychef.blogspot.com/2008/06/mint-chocolate-cupcakes.html">this recipe</a>. I bought the cupcake liners/wrappers <a href="http://mylittlelove.bigcartel.com/">here</a> and will definitely buy more from them. They added so much and kept things grease-free. I placed the cupcakes in clear plastic cups, wrapped them in cellophane and tied them closed with pretty ribbons.<br><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M3Yh327Sso0/TmW_hT1_9zI/AAAAAAAACMs/vy19qIu9kcI/s1600-h/IMG_2726%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2726" border="0" alt="IMG_2726" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9d2cWyuT-q0/TmW_h9_zM7I/AAAAAAAACMw/PXrpHYxuego/IMG_2726_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="451"></a><br><br>To go with the Tiffany & Co theme, I just knew we needed to have something Audrey Hepburn related. After I saw <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/137742403/">this photo</a>, I had my inspiration! Luckily I already had this large canvas (<i>50% off @ Hobby Lobby</i>) and I borrowed a projector from my office to trace the outline. Add some acrylic paint and in a few hours you have this! It was so fun to paint and a great addition to the party. <i>My sister loved it and took it home afterwards to decorate her Tiffany Blue bedroom.</i><br><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncpkgB4T_XMmQW_MQVkzeg0JEjtKNrfzZmwsU3Q3emAQ9L4ZtoOzRQ7kMHx2C9Oz9XLI0Qn2G_gaLE0LrD3k8lDGpvopbU3n4SJb1_56AT5h0zvR-vKHZCcOT6BO0ARhXodT6G0AOSh71/s1600-h/IMG_2775%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2775" border="0" alt="IMG_2775" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc93_bZyHT5HuM2HLDRBD5qWq9xk0jtgBHPbvj2RyxgF3RL1iCi0AU99_JUZ3nsZnQgmGTfDZPE6iKIyQ794LaHHGJgiOXn8CHdA1BsgeJb3O_HmpFlNdAsbhoYdFmOxjQ1y-eEQAsTqWn/?imgmax=800" width="514" height="797"></a><br><br>The chocolate cake with buttercream frosting was made by my beautiful mother. She flattened out white gumdrops for the polka dots! It was delicious!<br><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZdMIoOkDEMo/TmW_jPQENkI/AAAAAAAACM8/eWOA9GdAOpA/s1600-h/14%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="14" border="0" alt="14" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RYUbqFYCzcdFVP7PLAaQ0tQH4x34QE1vIXTvDMXGx3MZo8DQWcp1W8tVV7khzkzguMSUnPnJdrExgyUPI8d15Z4cjuwnnJpq0MnBtfi9hkYo1LVejZj7xCHvzfXs1b6hbYOxC4e82JNx/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="570"></a><br><br>To go with our jewelry inspired theme, I asked a friend from <a href="http://www.paparazziaccessories.com/">Paparazzi Accessories</a> to bring her merchandize to the party. They had a great variety of affordable jewelry and almost everyone bought something. It was a big hit for the middle of our party. <i>Shopping, jewelry and partying all at once…a girly girl’s dream fulfilled? :)</i><br><br><br><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uoN8zdralpA/TmW_kNLTrGI/AAAAAAAACNE/06qMs40XEu8/s1600-h/12%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12" border="0" alt="12" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8JOD5HveihU/TmW_kh_YFmI/AAAAAAAACNI/au4b9a93WUk/12_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="515"></a><br><br>We played a ‘How well do you know the Birthday Girl’ game <i>(which I won!),</i> did ‘glitter nails’ and ended the night playing ‘Dance Central’ on the XBOX Kinect.<br><br> <div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u9ip8kFY22Y/TmW_lMRpNFI/AAAAAAAACNM/GLhEtcSqgps/s1600-h/IMG_2831%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2831" border="0" alt="IMG_2831" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aBdcdk2J5e4/TmW_lrmwvyI/AAAAAAAACNQ/mluBSkjGpOM/IMG_2831_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="452"></a><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9x_TOVrsd5k/TmW_mOWssKI/AAAAAAAACNU/sS3kogG9JC0/s1600-h/IMG_2827%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2827" border="0" alt="IMG_2827" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0nuk6360UxU/TmW_movJdbI/AAAAAAAACNY/DDjcoqb9mUY/IMG_2827_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="484"></a></div><br><br>Overall I thought the party was a great success! I hope it was an event that everyone who attended will always remember with happy thoughts. <i>Plus, my sister loved it and that is what made all of my work worth it! </i><br><br><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_C9H0idQwFE/TmW_nMFIPkI/AAAAAAAACNc/AmPv09e-_VA/s1600-h/IMG_2817%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2817" border="0" alt="IMG_2817" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zDT8XTTE9-s/TmW_nvwJkrI/AAAAAAAACNg/5e4uaxHnnSU/IMG_2817_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="452"></a><br><br><i>A special thanks to my family members that helped bake and decorate!</i> See more photos <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100144448141739.2473848.17801986&l=63e95af8fc&type=1">here.</a><br><br><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hAF1dd_bzIc/TmW_oAfB6kI/AAAAAAAACNk/oAOGL6WQCTE/s1600-h/IMG_2791%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2791" border="0" alt="IMG_2791" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1qXKxmj7TFY/TmW_orNEJgI/AAAAAAAACNo/41s-_Y8osMU/IMG_2791_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="501"></a> All seasons and special occasions are worthy of a party!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10561899887293657134noreply@blogger.com0