OPENING COMMERCIAL: THE REAL CANDY GIRLS: 1st Place Latoya 2nd Place Farissa These die hard New Edition fans battled it out with NE trivia. All the candy girls later celebrated with retro New Editions videos provided by Big Nate! Now for our featured presentation.
WOW! That's the closest written expression I could type about the most exciting party I ever hosted. Warm Coffee With a Smile 80s Style beat out Coffee Will Make You Bounce (my birthday party). I Didn't think it could be done. Friends and family made it happen. I even had a surprise guests (Uncle Tyrone and Cousin Karen)
I am truly blessed to have friends and family who care and love me. I miss my mom deeply, but I tell you, her spirit was in all of you who knew her. Thanks for taking care of her baby. Extra special shouts to Candy, my mom's best friend, for making it to the BIG W, despite prior obligations. From Milah (17 year friendship) to Lawrence my most recent friend), you made my home warm with love. Big Ups to the baddest teachers in the world (shouts to my former and current co-workers---I don't want to miss anyone). Huge hugs to GI and GE setting it out in Charles County for a few hours. My Jefferson, Banneker, Hampton, and NGS family---you are my homies for life.
My Uncle Pebbles Aunt Cindy get a big hand clap (missed it in my verbal thanks---charge it to my head and not my heart). They were the first family members I saw from my 13 hour drive from Florida. You've fed me, clothed me, you were the first to come to my book signing last year, sold my first books, let me borrow your children to move, let me cry in the wee hours of the morning---I could go on, but I don't want to forget anything. Just know that I love you guys.
Per the evite, guests chose to have Thanksgiving in September for dinner. Minus the turkey, I decided, with the help of some family and friends, to prepare dinner. I'm usually the one with TupperWare, but thought I'd give you guys a bit of a break.Speaking of the 80s: It was my favorite decade to remember. I felt like an Old Head walking through the stores looking for things to remind us of 80s fun. I will let you guys know that the Dollar Store is your friend.
For Those of you who missed the food and fun, here's a quick recap. To see the pictures more clearly, simply double click on the images.
THE MOON BOUNCE WAS A HIT WITH THE KIDS! Check out the photos.
80s Flavor: What cha'll know about button candy, Dum Dums (now with gum in the middle), bat n balls, sugar daddies, New Edition videos (1983-Present), The Last Dragon and Coming to America Showing on the 27 inch, Atari games in the garage, bubbles, and spaids and monopoly on the patio? Congrats D and Brother Low Key for shutting it down.
MENU (I hope you enjoyed it)
Pot Roast with Carrots
Country Chicken with Gravy
Hot wings
Seafood Salad by special request (Romello)
Homemade cookies
Homemade Lemon Iced Tea (it really had ice chips in too...lol)
Brownies by BrianaString Beans by Treesa and Grandma
Koolaid by Kristen
Pasta Salad by Aunt Cindy
Meatballs by Aunt Judy
Veggie Trays Greg, Tracie and the Jackson Family
Rolls from Toy
Wine from Lawrence, David, and Toussaint
Chairs from Jay and Jay, Greg and Tracie, and Grandma and nem.
The Big Cups provided by Lil Rappin' Tee (HU '98)
BE READY FOR NEXT YEAR'S SHING DING. I'm going to need a committee to pull this one off. Stay tuned for details.
Love ya,
A. Brown Girl Named Coffee
