Sunday, May 27, 2012

My Second Birthday!


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As I previously wrote, I had planned another party for myself after I arrived home for Labor Day Weekend.

Only when you reach grown woman status can you have two parties for your birthday...

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So I did.

And the turn-out was fabulous...



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The Theme: Pool Party
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The Venue: The Gracious Home of my Cousins The Johnsons
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The Food:
Various Chips and Dips, Fresh Fruit, Grilled Hot Dogs, Turkey Burgers, Links, Grilled Tilapia, Ranch Style Beans, Chicken
Dessert:
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cocktails:
Margaritas and Long Island Iced Tea...(My Favs!)
The day started kinda rocky, but it ended well! I bought and catered my own food, which turned out well may I add...
I honestly thought I was going to have left-overs to take home but I didn't...
They were GONE!
I was glad because I put a lot of love into cooking and it felt good that people enjoyed themselves.
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What I Learned:

1. Even though things don't go as planned, you can still get everything done by organizing.

2. Prep-work is KEY when grilling foods.

3. Watching someone that has more experience than you helps when it's time to fly solo.

4. Drink responsibly; know your limits and respect them when drinking...(you don't have to get PISsY drunk on your birthday)

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5.  Ask for help.

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6. Budget and bargain shop.

7. Plan ahead.

8. When you least expect it, people will come through for you.

9. Wearing Make-up makes for awesome pictures... My expressions were much more readable with it on.

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10. When you play hard, working hard is much easier to face!

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Earrings: Catos Fashions

Necklace: Walmart

Yellow High-low Hem Dress: Forever 21+

Silver Sandals: Beauty Supply

Zebra One-Piece: Old Navy

White Cover-Up: HEB Plus Grocery Store

Orange Maxi Dress: Old Navy




8 comments :

  1. That yellow looks so good on you!! Love the way it makes your skin glow. I'm so glad you had fun!

    I've been trying to tell people #4 for years. Lawd! lol

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  2. I lol when I read your comment...from my phone email. I already knew what you were talking about Before I opened the link to this post... Thanks for the complement and thanks for reading.

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  3. Looks like so much fun! Ya'll really know how to throw a party! :-)
    xoxo,
    NajaDiamond
    www.NajaDiamond.com

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  4. Thanks Naja...my cousin is a party in a box and I love her for that...We had an awesome time.

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  5. Ok, I don't know whyyyy blogger has been tripping lately!!!! I've been missing all your stylish & fun pics/posts!!!!

    At any rate, it looks like you had a BALL & that's all that matters!!!! Happy BORN Day and wishing you many more!!!!

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  6. Thank you sooo much. Feel free to check in on mr any time!

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