This party girl is winding down after a very busy weekend filled with lots of friends, food and fun!
Saturday....Left home at 9:20 and picked up Ann and Debbi and we were off to Peoria for our Sublettian Christmas gathering. Fifteen of us had a "graze and gab" day together at Marilyn's lovely home.. We oohed and aahed over her decor and as we each showed what we bought for Birthright (in lieu of a gift exchange). Darling teeny, tiny baby sleepers, outfits, snowsuits, blankies, towels, diapers and other baby paraphernalia. Wow.....so much fun to shop for babies and such a good warm, fuzzy feeling to be giving to those in need. We did our white elephant exchange, ate some more and said our good-byes several hours later. What a fun day with perfect sunshiny weather and hanging out with long-time friends from our little ole hometown of Sublette!
Back: Carole, Jane, Sally, Joyce, Mary, Ann, Judy, Paula and Anita
Front: Pat, Eileen, Debbi, Rita, Ellen and Marilyn (our gracious hostess)
I got home at 4:45 and started in getting hors 'doeurve ready for next party and doing a few things around the house. Mark had run a few errands and I know HE was ready to party once I got home - ha! We had our Mid Illini Christmas party at Gerry and Linda's - more good friends, food and lots of chatter. Always a good time when this group gets together.
Sunday - Another pretty day. We went to 8:00 Mass, Dunkin Donuts and home to make major waves. Mark was a big help getting house in order and setting up for party tonight. But first, Liam and Connor arrived and Grandpa took them out and about for a few errands and then ice skating - they boys absolutely love this new sport! Anne and I went to a cookie exchange benefiting the boys school - wow.....it was in a spectacular home and the most incredible display of cookies I've ever seen. We were each given a large white bakery box to go around and fill with 4 dozen cookies (we each brought 4 dozen cookies, too). What a beautiful, delicious selection!
And then home to prepare for and entertain Exchange Club friends and spouses. Good turnout and along with chatting and enjoying all the wonderful appetizers, wine, etc., the Bears game provided entertainment despite the outcome!
Mark is snoozin' as I write this and I think I'll be off to dreamland very soon! Busy week ahead but not as much as the past few days! Whew.....lots of fun but ready for a slower pace!
Sweet dreams...
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