I Have The Best Friends

 

7.19.08

Today my friends Amy and Natty Lite threw me a baby shower (so get ready for a buttload of photos of their FABULOUS, creative work). It was amazing. Seriously. The theme was The Sweestest Thing, in honor of my love of candy and all things sugary, and our three sweet lil peanuts. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a lil something about each person who was there.

Mom: Mom has been nothing short of a life saver for Tom and me since the babies were born. She has spent every single night and day with us, getting up numerous times in the night to change diapers and feed hungry mouths, and occasionally, to make sure the smoke alarms work. She has cleaned my house, done laundry, and cooked meals. She is the best mom and grandma, and I am so grateful to her. I will NEVER be able to repay everything she has done, and I love her soooo much.

Tracy: Tracy is my super creative friend who worked with me at our collective jobs from hell. She is an amazing photographer, house decorator, and jewelry-maker with a wicked sense of humor and a streak of sarcasm as wide as the Mississippi.

Jen: Jen worked with Tracy and me in our previously mentioned jobs from hell. She is one of the sweetest people I know and TOTALLY reminds me of Mandy Moore, the little stinker. She is getting married in September, and I wish her much love and happiness.

Teresa: My current co-worker and sincerely THE NICEST person I have ever met, hands down. Teresa never says a bad word about anyone, sees the best in everyone, and encourages me to be a better person without even knowing it. She is an amazing woman.

Natalie: Natalie is my friend from a previous job, and came to see me many times when I was on bedrest in the hospital, bringing me meals from the outside, movies to watch, books to read, and basically helped me stay sane by just sitting and talking to me. She is a socially conscious, politically savvy, totally cool woman who recently started an eco-friendly online boutique with her sister, which you can check out here: http://ecogirlsboutique.blogspot.com/.

Colleen: Colleen is ANOTHER survivor from our past job, and is hilarious, kind, intelligent, and a bit of a celebrity - check out her work in the 70s classic movie "Take This Job And Shove It." Colleen is the kind of person who can meet someone and instantly make them feel at ease. In short, she rocks.

Natasha: Natty Lite - what a gorgeous person. She is SO funny, smart-ass, beautiful, smart, creative, I could keep going. Dude, she made curtains for my hospital room when I was in the clink. She is not afraid to be funny and crazy in public, and girlfriend has THE BEST hair. Just check out her blog - she'll tell you: http://myhairisbetterthanyours.blogspot.com/ I want to thank her so much for helping throw my shower, for acting as bartender, and for the beautiful gifts. Love you, Natty Lite!

Amy: What can I say? Sometimes you meet someone who you feel like you've known your entire life, even if it has just been a few short years. Amy is that person to me. She IS the most stylish, chic, gorgeous, talented, creative, funny, sassy, awesome person. The lengths she will go to to make a party fabulous are nothing short of amazing. Check her blog to see some of her work http://stemparties.blogspot.com/, and check the pics below to see more. Ames - thank you SO much for the party, the gifts, and everything else you do. It was really too much, and I fear I will never be able to repay you! Loves you Pooper!

 

Fabulous candy themed table setting

 

 

 

Uh, HELLO delicious chicken mandarin orange candied almond salad.

BRING IT TO MY MOUF!

 

More chickeny goodness, plus an adorable menu card.

 

 

 

Keyoot table decor

 

 

 

Appetizer station, sans apps

 

 

 

Game station

 

 

Drinks station

 

Drinks station detail - how CUTE are the candy necklace wine glass markers?

 

More drink station detail

 

What can I say? I really LIKED the drink station!

 

What's not to love? Lime or Grapefruit Spritzer...fresh squeezed juice, vodka, club soda, and simple syrup = YUMMM.