another week flown by.
wow.
i don't know where the time goes!
haha.
i have become a once a week blogger!
yowza.
last week was filled with goodness.
i hosted my Dad's 88th birthday!
all week i prepared for the party.
chose a color theme of kraft, white and black.
inspired by one of my favorite papers from the Wayfarer line.
then i started creating.
i am a theme kind of girl.
the theme of this party was 88!
i chose a color pallet based on stuff i had as to not have to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff.
{budget}
i have a plethora of stuff, so i am trying to use what i have.
it forces me to stay on budget and helps me be more creative!
i love it.
i used old Spark stuff, on-line class left overs and of course some of the Wayfarer line which it NEW.
it was perfect for a masculine book.
i cricuted my little hands off.
cutting 88's until the cow's came home.
i worked on an album for my dad.
i contacted all of my brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews to write him a letter.
i wanted him to have something tangible.
that he could look at, hold and read.
i think it was on of my more brilliant ideas.
he loved it.
i used the Bazzill Lickity Slip raw album.
{LOVE}
i made a page for everyone's letter.
i love the way it turned out.
he was thrilled.
i am still collecting some letters from his grand kids.
HINT HINT.
but what a treasure.
i created 88 garlands of course.
{i love garlands}
and happy birthday Garlands.
also i used my Dad's monogram VBR in garlands.
this party was all about dad!
we held the party at my clubhouse.
it was perfect.
i made sourcream and chicken enchiladas.
my specialty.
they were delish.
i promised i would post the recipe.
Margie's Sourcream & Chicken Enchiladas
1 large can of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 large can of Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
1 large container of Sour Cream, {24 oz}
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or a Mexican Mix
1 large can of diced green chilli's
1 large can of sliced black olives.
1 cup salsa
1 large onion diced.
4-6 cooked chicken breasts. {cubed}
mix.
roll in flour tortillas
put the extra sauce on top add another cup of grated cheese on top.
cover with Tin Foil and bake at 350 degrees until bubbling.
DELISH.
everyone helped with the meal.
we had cake and icecream.
we all honored my dad either with a memory or just why we love him.
everyone participated.
it was a night to remember.
{my sisty Ann & i were rockin' the Cheetah}
Dad said he was hoping to live to 90.
i said i would host a party!
my Dad is a great man.
i feel so grateful to have him in my life.
and to have his is influence on my children's lives.
the 88 party was great.
the rest of the weekend was spent helping Meg & Jeremy move.
they are building a house.
it will be done in 2 months.
they are going to be staying with me until it's ready to move in.
{pray for me}
kidding.
i am happy to have them.
i feel so lucky to have grown kids that want to hang with their OLD mom.
wink!
i also documented last week and will be working on a Week in the Life album.
i need to head over to Costco & gather my photos!
I will be in Arizona all of next week!
working with the Bazzill Team.
Teaching at Scrapbooks Etc. too!
i hope to see all my Mesa girls!
another great few weeks to come.
now...
where is Meg going to put all of her shoes?
Happy Monday!
kiss kiss
m.
Sounds like a great party! I love the banners you made.... you make black, white and kraft look so special and extra-festive!
Posted by: Ashley | April 30, 2012 at 05:42 PM
that's so awesome Margie! congrats to your dad on his big birthday how lucky he is to have you and btw...you look fabulous!!
Posted by: laurie lariviere | May 01, 2012 at 09:33 AM
What fun!! And a blessing to have the family gather for such an awesome birthday! hugs from Conroe, TX
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | May 01, 2012 at 02:28 PM
That looks like it was a great party and the recipe is awesome. You have given me some great ideas for my hubby's birthday. Not only will I create the crafts in my new craft room I will lure him out there and surprise him. My new craft room is by www.backyardrooms.com. Thanks for the great share and pics!
Posted by: Sam | May 02, 2012 at 10:37 AM
What a beautiful party! I wish I could have been there, but heard that it was a wonderful night.
Posted by: Jord | May 02, 2012 at 10:47 AM
wow! decorations looked A*W*E*S*O*M*E!!! happy 88th to your dad!
xoxo...
~p
Posted by: patty | May 02, 2012 at 04:06 PM
Dear Margie,
1. Thanks for the recipe
2. Your decor has given me ideas for an upcoming retirement party at school
3. Please do another online class soon....maybe summer party ideas???
4. You're awesome
That's all for now,
Missy
Posted by: Missy | May 03, 2012 at 03:47 PM
wow...looks like you outdid yourself on that one!! awesome!
good luck with the meg thing..once they move out, eek! how cool that they are building a house, though? that one seems like she has her #$@% together. good job mama.:D
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