party down (finally)

so we finally had the party.  it was all that i hoped it would be.  although, next time, i will keep it just to the family, i think.  it was great to have all my friends and all my family there together, but it was a lot of people!  more than what my tiny cottage can comfortably hold.  34 people, i think.  it may have been more.  but it was great.  and adrian had a great time.  he is such a social beast.  and the cake, well, he ate it up, of course.  none in the hair, though.  better to clean him up afterward.  and all the wonderful gifts that everyone brought.  the slinky dog... awesome, i cannot believe they still make those.  and the mega blocks, always a winner.  the rockin' piano was also a hit.  but the brain mold for future jello projects is the winner.  jess marie, you did it again.  you always give the best presents.  thanks to all.  you are such sweet friends.  how did i get blessed with so many?  the orange gerber daisies definitely tied things together in the color dept.  also, the mobile i made at work, using the computerized mat cutter was awesome.  the animals were super cute.  and publix, with the help of my husband, did a fab job with the cake.  i was still a little sore with them for not wanting to use my imagery from the adorable ikea napkins i bought last pilgrimage.  but i think they did all right, and patrick finished it off with the extra icing they packed for me (for free).  if you ask, they will do it.  the water bird whistles were a huge success.  although i have a few left over.  maybe craigslist? again, happy birthday to adrian vega.  hope your day was memorable and all your dreams came true....