The summer flew by without a homeschooling party and then the leaves changed and I knew if it was to be done, it needed to be done SOON. Thankfully, we had lots of homegrown pumpkins to make things festive and plenty of ugly apples from the trees to make into cider. Corynn made a beautiful bouquet from gathered things and we (as usual) stole all the antler sheds Andrew has to act as decorations. No costume party, no games, no fuss, just people gathering together, reconnecting and recharging in the high calling of home education.
I made the food two days before, set the tables up the day before, and fried donuts the morning of the party. We couldn't have asked for a more glorious day- it was mid-70's that day (though it did feel like an odd time for chili!) I *may* have overbought on the roasting marshmallow supplies though- I still have about 4 full bags leftover over a month later! (That is what happens when only half the guest list actually comes.)
I even gave into Andrew and made a special trip uptown to a special firework guy who was willing to open up just for us to get a few things. (Don't say I never do anything for you, my boy!)
And so, the night ended with a BANG! It was glorious.
2 comments:
WOWSERS! You have the gift of PARTAAAAY. I love your parties and your photography. Thank you for sharing. AND what a HUGE blessing to receive the darling hat and book for Giddy Goo in the post. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
That was the best part of our learning year so far, ha! :)
Thank you, again, for a wonderful time...and for doughnuts.
I thank you, though my love handles do not, for those delicious doughnuts.
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