Well our teenager is now 16! Yikes!! We talked about her party for more than a year. We had lots of ideas. But all of them cost money. We tossed around the idea of a moon bounce and a carnival theme, a Roller Skating Party and I can't even remember all the rest. In the end budget became the biggest factor. We even thought about not doing a party using the money for shopping and lunch with her best buddy. But then I remembered my own 16th birthday -- and I wanted Tori to have a memorable day like I did.
Flashback: August 17th, 1983 My best buddy, Shireen, my sister, brother, Mom and Grandmother spent the whole day at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The cherry on the top though was the concert that night: MY FAVORITE BAND!! Air Supply!! I even remember locking the keys to the car in the car. The state troopers had some fun with us, telling us that they'd have to bust out the window to get them. LOL. Memories!! Flash Forward -11-01-08:
So we decided to have fun with a party at home -- as many friends who could come, hay bales to sit on, a make shift canopy of twinkle light, the chiminea, tons of balloons, chilli cheese dogs and chips. It came together to be a really fun evening. At first the friends from church and the friends from school were pretty separate -- but after a walk down to the playground people were mixing well --then they really had a blast playing flashlight tag. We had a really nice group of kids, gorgeous weather and it really was just a great evening.
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WOO HOO!!!! AIR SUPPLY!! That was the only concert I have ever been to. THANKS!!! We were so close to the stage also. It was a great time, except for the keys. Remember Gary was with us and hung out with Dave? I miss how much fun we had in high school. Chelsea went to Sadie's and had a great time. I'm glad Tori had a great 16th Birthday!! Budget was the issue for Steph and Chels also. I hate that. I hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving Day!! We are going to mom's like every year. This will be the last time with Sherry and her kids. They move to Texas Dec. 3rd. Mom is totally upset about her leaving and no one nor anything exists right now. She keeps calling me crying about it. i feel bad, but I'm sure if it was me, well let's just say she never cried over me leaving. HAHA
Well, have a great time and call when you can chat since you are so busy.
Love you best buddy!!!
Shireen
I was going to text you a couple of weeks ago about Air Supply being here. Made me think of the Fair. LOL. That's where I won a stuffed animal. Remember that big racoon? Mom was just thrilled about trying to get that thing home with the car full. 6 kids and 2 adults. Even in a Honda station wagon, that's a lot. LOL. Forgot about the keys!
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