My Party Rules

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 *Ellen from the Ellenreport blog sent me some wonderful orange cascade 220 super wash.  This has been a wonderful way to start year 54. !!!  Zach wears the hats I knit him until they are old and shabby.  So, I'm knitting him a hat in Chicago Bears colors….
We are having a big party today because Al is in town and Zach is returning from Mexico.  I try so hard not to stress about parties. 

Here are my rules:

*Fresh flowers make the house look great, an old trick but it works.
*Cats in the basement.  Too many people stress all of them except Rozzy.  
*I try to hug each person, look them in the eye and listen.  When I host a party, I am so busy I feel like I didn't get to talk to anyone. 
*Take lots of photos. 
I treasure my childhood family party photos with my aunts and uncles who are now in Heaven.
*Say YES! please, when people ask to help or bring a dish. 
*Relax, it is a party ……….
and Finally
*No fussing about the weather.  If it pours, then this tiny house will burst with people for a bit…..

Wish you were all here with us!

Comments

TracyK said…
Just had to comment to say I LOVE your party rules. Enjoy every second of it today.
10:24 AM
Nancy said…
Great party rules! Wish I could join in on the fun and fellowship. Enjoy.
11:04 AM
Tanna said…
HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday celebration, Kathy!! Sounds like the kind of birthday celebrating I like... one that lasts the whole week long! ENJOY!!!
How fun that you met Judy! Our pretend knitting friends are the best. =) blessings ~ tanna
12:47 PM
Katherine said…
I am sorry to miss it because it sounds like a wonderful party! I like your rules. I love it when it rains and everyone is caught inside because I like things up close and personal. Hope it is the party of the year. The guests will certainly have the hostess with the mostess!
2:09 PM
Meredith said…
Have a wonderful time, everyone will enjoy each other so much, no stressing.
Hugs,
Meredith
2:33 PM
Araignee said…
My rule is to always have something fun and unusual in a big punch bowl. It's a great place for people to gather and break the ice. Literally!
Hope you're having a great time!
6:47 PM
SissySees said…
I imagine you are a wonderful hostess. Relax and enjoy!!
7:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I'll bet your parties are EXCELLENT! Have fun with Al and Zach being home.
10:42 PM
Changes in the wind said…
What a beautiful sky!
9:17 AM
Sarah said…
Those are my party rules. Enjoy the moment, let others help by bringing a dish, make contact with every guest and don't sweat the small stuff.
3:40 PM
Toni said…
LOVE your party rules! Years ago, I used to stress myself out so much that I was tired before the party. Now I'm much more relaxed and have a lot more fun!
9:36 AM
elns said…
Awesome party rules, I can feel your cheer from here!
5:11 PM
Judy S. said…
Thought of you over the weekend, and hope you had a great celebration. Did you make it to Ravenia?
7:55 PM
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