A Partying Kind of Week

First of all, I am so happy to announce that the sun came out this week, the snow almost melted and I had one celebration after another. I can feel myself coming out of the winter doldrums, although snowy mornings like this morning almost send me searching for the St. John's Wort. I got through it. I heard the birds singing somewhere.

The Parties

Our cute centerpieces.

Last Saturday, I had a little party brunch for my acheivement day girls and their Moms. We went with an Irish theme of course. I do so love St. Patrick's Day. The girls did an awesome job preparing some of the food and decorating. And they had so much fun with our silly relays they asked to play them again. I think they just liked seeing their Mom's do an Irish jig or kiss the blarney stone (a green cupcake). Rebecca had a blast making up the sayings for the centerpieces. I swear that girl is going to be an event planner some day.

St. Paddy's day I had a little lunch at my house for some friends and although none of my SIL or other gal family members could make it this year (you were really missed) we had so much fun. We ate some yummy stuff. You can check out the recipe for my lime yogurt cake at my food blog. http://pantryeats.blogspot.com/ We laughed and dreamed of Spring. It was so refreshing. The kids ran willy nilly through the house and we barely even noticed.

The Band gets together.
Thursday I invited the wives of the members of Tom's new band over for a make your own pizza party. We had such a blast and I am really upset I forgot to take pictures. We had a house full of girls, except for Isaac (he was definitely out pinked) and the new baby boy of one of the band members. Everyone else had girls. Rebecca made a couple new friends. Which is so awesome for her. She is really shy about making friends and rarely makes the first overture. I am so grateful for her new friends. It warms my heart when she reaches outside herself.

A Political Party with more Band
Tonight we went to support our friend Mat Sorensen in his kickoff party to run for State Senate. Yes, you should vote for him. Afterwards Tom and his band played their first little gig. OK it was Mat's party and he is in the band. But it was still fun.

Whoo. I am almost partied out. I said almost.