At This Age It's Still Possible To Party All Weekend

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This week's Tuesday Truth is light-hearted (no soul barring truth, or question, from me today).

I took the weekend off from blogging. Instead I threw parties!

First, I hosted a Scentsy party on Thursday night. I'm a Scentsy Consultant and I had slowed down with my business. I wasn't sure if I was going to continue however, I got a spark and decided to stick with it. (I love the product and I just wasn't ready to let it go ;-> ).

Then, the most important party happened on Saturday. We celebrated Rob turning 50 with our family and friends! The rain held off and we were able to play in the yard.

Rob Holding Court

Rob works so hard on his garden and I'm happy he was able to show it off.

Rob checking out the green house with Brian

I had his school pictures, age range 8 - 15, copied onto card stock then cut them out. While we started to sing Happy Birthday everyone brought out their "masks" to surprise Rob with a crowd of his various years smiling back at him. (See video here.)

There were lots of stories, lots of laughs, lots of silliness. (And... lots of beer. Thanks Bridgeport Brewing!)

How lovely he looks in his gold curls

Jennifer's having a heck of a good time! (Thanks Jennifer)

After months of trying to get this party together it finally happened. Rob was happy and so were the guests. Whew! (I wish I had taken more pictures. But those darn hosting duties!)

Yesterday we attended my cousins daughter's 6th birthday and it was a hoot! Little Riley is amazing and she had a huge Mickey Mouse bounce house right in her front yard! Again, I missed taking pictures of when my Katie and Lily joined in the bounce house fun, but I heard they had a good time.

It was a great weekend! How was your weekend?

To read more Tuesday Truth see posts:

"When I Open My Mouth My Mom Comes Out" - Guest Blogger
"Growing Up With Fear" - Guest Blogger

If you would like to contribute a post as a Guest Blogger for Tuesday Truth please e-mail me at: annharrison@comcast.net

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