Well, it's 10:12 and the party is over. Thurston is exhausted and spoiled. The cats are reclaiming their domain and I'm not moving from the couch until I crawl into bed.
I have to give a great big nod in GusGus's direction, because without her, I couldn't have pulled of making custom themed pillowcases for everyone. I had made a total of one pillow case in my life when I called Susan with my crazy idea. She not only encourage me, but offered to help in a BIG way. We spent 2 full days in our "sweat shop" bent over our sewing machines or cutting devices. And, it was blast! When she suggested bring her brand new machine over to embroider names on the pillow cases, it was the absolute best bit of perfection added to the mix. Thank you!!!.
This party has become such a group effort, while we host, plan a decorate we have additions and help from everyone. FP and DP's perfect-fit fireplace, CP's homemaker magic with today's meal, KB's help with grilling even bringing a second grill (not to mention yummy Chili), Chernie's Flaming Suzette Spectatular the, yet again, didn't burn down the kitchen, and what would be an eveny without some LOVE (brownies) from SM.
I don't know what the HELL we're going to do next year.
What fun! I love you all, even if you weren't with us in actuality. Happy New Year!