Archive: Party

Pretty Baby’s First Birthday

Posted on: Dec 21, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
It is so hard to believe.  Pretty Baby is one year old.  Of course, we had a party. She was dressed for the occasion – pink tutu dress with a special birthday hat and pink shoes. What a darling little princess. Aunt Becky painted the chalkboard.  Wow!  She is majorly talented. We had a brunch to […]

Jefferson’s Christmas at Mrs. Ralph’s

Posted on: Dec 18, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
The Jeffersons are a group of ladies that have been friends for many many moons, and they enjoy celebrating birthdays and holidays together throughout the year.  For our annual Jefferson Christmas Party, we were invited to Mrs. Ralph’s home. (Mrs. Ralph is my friend who channels Ralph Lauren in her decorating style.) Needless to say, […]

Santa Came to the Richardson Women’s Club

Posted on: Dec 5, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
There wasn’t just one Santa. As Ever-Lovin’ would say, There was a “plethora” of Santas visiting the Richardson Women’s Club this week.  I was impressed.  Tonna has the most wonderful collection of Santas I have ever seen.  A little backstory about her collection.  Tonna’s sister is the artist and craftswoman of most of the Santas […]

The Living Stones Christmas Gathering

Posted on: Dec 4, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
For more Christmas seasons than I can numerate, The Living Stones have had an annual Christmas Party.  What memories these parties have generated. This year Tonna used her clout at the Richardson Women’s Club, and we gathered at the clubhouse for a special night of gorgeous decorations, delicious food, the legendary ornament exchange, and enough Santa […]

Welcoming Baby Knox

Posted on: Nov 17, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
A baby is on the way!  What a joyful time.  Celebrating the upcoming birth of Baby Knox was fun.  The decorations were charming (You will want to pin some of their ideas.), the food was tasty, and Baby Knox got more than his fare share of gifts. I am amazed at the young girls who hosted […]

Golden Girls Birthdays

Posted on: Nov 12, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
A group of special friends fondly known as the Jefferson’s have celebrated birthdays and holidays together for many many years.  In November we have two birthdays to celebrate – Frances and Friend BB. What a treat to have a reason to celebrate with these two “Golden Girls”. When thinking about the decorations, I wanted the decor […]

WOW Coffee

Posted on: Oct 27, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
It was short notice, but I had been missing my teacher friends from Wallace Elementary.  The group is affectionally call WOW – Women of Wallace.  I put out an invitation, and three friends could come.  I was delighted. Neva (all the way from Lubbock town), Marge (my wonderful co-worker), and Anna (a friend to all), […]

Marshmallow Fruit Dip – A+ in Cooking Project

Posted on: Aug 22, 2014        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
Friend Kim is hosting an 80th birthday party for her mother.  Kim’s mother is amazing.  She still plays tennis each week – in two tennis leagues no less.  (And she looks good in the cute tennis outfits also.) Kim called, and we discussed her party.  I had a couple of trays to loan her, and she […]

Texas is Going to Alabama

Posted on: Aug 11, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Texas is going to Alabama.  That just does not sound right – Does it?  Texas going to Alabama?  It is true. Tex – has chosen to follow in Dave’s footsteps and attend The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  I love saying Tuscaloosa, and I think I will insert it in this blog as many times […]

Rooster Brunch for the Builders and Boomers

Posted on: Jul 23, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
There is a group of ladies at First Baptist Church Richardson known as the Builders and Boomers, and they have become known as a group of fun loving women – or is it loving fun women?  Either way – you get the message.  Rebekah (an amazing lady) organized a group of these women to come join […]