I just cannot believe that it is over 2 months since I last blogged, it seems just like yesterday, where does the time go I think my new years resolutions should have included a blog a week.... maybe two weeks... or....
Things have been hectic, there is so much that I want to share about whats been going on, a friends 21st, a stork party, my birthday party, holiday club lessons, bitten by a poisonous caterpillar, I didn't even know there was such a thing, extra responsibility at work, writing some short stories, and Kayla writing her final exams of high school, extra maths, extra physics, extra, extra, lets start with ..... the 21st.
I love dressing up, I think it is so sad that more people don't have fancy dress parties, it is just so much fun to dress up, does it really matter that much if you look a little silly every now and again, we were all excited when we got the invite shaped like a piramid, all done in gold and black...... the theme come as your favorite movie character.......... we phoned to check that it did not mean dress up like the stars at the Oscars, but no it was fancy dress......... my favourite...........the endless possibilities. I can create a character by throwing something together from what I have at home but Kayla wanted to hire something......... not sure why looking stupid is better if you have paid to be that way........ I suppose it is like have a designer dress, oh this dress is from Fantasia.. Well due to time constraints on the day of the 21s we started looking for costumes to hire, and that I would be able to return to on Monday, Kayla wanted to go a Poccohontis she was so disappointed that she couldn't get the boots as well, but no one here includes shoes in the outfit.
I decided to go as Mia Farrow in the Great Gatsby, I really should have been born in that era I just love the dresses and the head gear.
Kira and Jan had a last minute crisis and ended up going as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
What an evening it was such a fun almost everyone dressed up, there was Sandy from Grease and Sponge Bob, and Moulin Rouge and Twilight and Pirates of the Caribean, some people obviously didn't join in and were were dressed almost normal.... pity that people won't just laugh at themselves once in a while. For me the best was the people who came as the Rocky Horror Show........ oh my goodness, guys in high heels and fish net stockings are just too funny for words....... within minutes of getting there they changed to takkies.. but one guy walked in the high heels the whole evening one has to wonder...
Great evening, great food, great company.......... what more can we ask for........
It's so fun to do something really different. Sounds like a hoot and I loved the photo's. You looked fantastic in your Gatsby dress.
ReplyDeleteLoved that movie, but never read the book.
We always have, or go to, a Halloween party that involves costumes. I'm like you, I don't mind dressing up! This party seems so fun and glamorous too. You look so pretty in your outfit. You're right, I think you were born many years too late! I'm glad you had a fun time and I'm glad to see you back in blog land..missed you! Have a great week and now I can wish you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWe always have, or go to, a Halloween party that involves costumes. I'm like you, I don't mind dressing up! This party seems so fun and glamorous too. You look so pretty in your outfit. You're right, I think you were born many years too late! I'm glad you had a fun time and I'm glad to see you back in blog land..missed you! Have a great week and now I can wish you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou are right Karen!! Good food, good friends and lots of fun...what more does one need?? You had terrific outfits and looks so cute. Sounds like a great time!!
ReplyDeletePS. Congrats on becoming a new Grandmom!!!! Nothing better than that!!!
Hi Karen, it's so nice hearing from you again. I missed you.
ReplyDeleteThat my kind of fun birthday party. You look fantastic in your Mia Farrow's Catsby.
I agree with you that it's sad that people don't have fancy dress parties anymore and good food, good friends and lots of fun is all that one need.
You HAVE been busy, and even got bitten by a poisonous Caterpillar.Oh my...
I know that our caterpillars here have poison on the tip of their bristle hairs for defense and can be very irritating if they come in contact with the skin.
I hope that you will have a great New year. JB
Karen! Welcome back! Let us hear from you more often, o.k.?
ReplyDeletexo, Cheryl
Hi Karen! Thanks for lovely comment on my blog! Adding myself as a follower to your list:)
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It sounds like fun. I agree, there should be more fancy dress parties!
ReplyDeleteHope your enjoying your week.
Blessings,
Marcia
One of my friends always wanted to an Oscars party where everyone had to dress up in formals and the men in black ties and suits. It never happened...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much more fun tho!
Growing up in New Orleans we always were finding costumes for Mardi Gras. I have a long list of go to costumes that are interesting and fun! Your gang looked beautiful in their costumes and you rocked your Gatsby look for sure.
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i know this was a long time ago (lol) but thank you for coming to my birthday party. You looked fab and it was great to have you there celebrating my 21st. My sister better have a dress up 21st too (LOL)
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