Since our party is called Birdsong, I began calling my friends who attend, "my Peeps".
And what a fun bunch of chicks they are!
Well, not all are chicks.
And some literally are chickens.
The event is a success because of the nice people who attend.
I love my Peeps!
This year's party got off to a soggy start. There was a monsoon as everyone was arriving, so the guests and the room were soaked. I'm afraid that the temperature in the room was hard to manage as the heat rose outdoors and the sogginess turned into humidity.
But it takes more than bad weather to knock the smiles of these guests. Everyone was kind and understanding about the problems. And the next day, with more normal (what exactly is normal for Kansas, anyway???) weather, we were fine.
We were able to put the new patio to good use.
I'm thrilled with the way the cement turned out. No more chair legs sinking a foot into the mud and gravel when someone sat down! That is a plus when you are entertaining.
Not only were the Peeps fun to be around, they were generous. Thoughtful sponsors sent us gifts to put in the "tweet" bags, and attendees also brought tons of presents to share with each other.
We were able to have not just a goodie bag and one drawing item per person, but were able to put all the names back in the hat after everyone got a prize and draw again for a few more.
Tami won Beth's annual Birdsong Embroidered Apron for the second year in a row. And the fact that she wasn't beaten up by the envious non-winners is even more proof that extremely nice people attend our party!
Karla, it really looks fabulous — everyone looks so happy, and why shouldn’t they! Peeps, indeed! I can hear happy chirping here!
I think I was the happiest!
The greatest joy of reading your posts is your fun and fabulous humor Karla!! You are the most “real deal” person I know my friend!!! My favorite part of this post, “not all were chicks and some were chickens”….. SO FAB!!!! I miss Kansas…and you! Thanks for the best time! xo
It was extra fun because you were here, Karen!
I have been wanting to go to this event ever since you hosted the first one. Hopefully I will make it…some day…
This looks like such a lot of fun, Karla! I enjoyed your posts leading up to Birdsong and it is so nice to see pictures of the actual event and how happy everyone looks.
I have really enjoyed editing and looking through all the pictures!
I hope to see you here, Erica!
Loved reliving some of the Birdsong bliss through these photos, Karla! Like Karen, I also love your humor!
I always wish Id taken more pics, its so good to have them to look back on. Great memories, huh?