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some sweetness...

last weekend we were out with the kids and talking about our anniversary. we told the kids we expected them to throw a party for our 25th. whizboy instantly did the math and let us know they would be 23 and 21....they wouldn't be able to pull it off. hubby and i told them we had both been younger when we did our parents.
next thing i know, princess is in the backseat planning a party for this year! her and whizboy compiled a list of friends, planned a cake and goodie bags. they set the time and then sent out invites - some by facebook, some by email, and some by phone calls.
on saturday princess headed into town with me to purchase the needed items: lemon cake and frosting, gum, mints, and bags. she helped bake the cake then stuffed the goody bags complete with silly bands from her own collection! they contacted the invitees and were giddy with anticipation. i have to say - i was hoping someone would come. all day they kept checking for rsvps.

princess decorated the cake that morning - all by herself! and we were all relieved when several friends stopped and joined in on the festivities. it was all very simple, but i was great touched by the sweetness of it all. there are days you wonder if your kids really love you. but i loved watching them celebrate and honor us. it wasn't about us for me - it was all about them.

here is just a sampling of our friends that gathered to celebrate....we enjoyed cake, coffee, and lemonade along with good company.

while it wasn't quite the same as our annual getaway that won't be happening this year, it was very touching and sweet and will be cherished for years!


Comments

Lindsey said…
this is SO sweet. I loved Jack's phone call and was SUPER bummed I couldn't come...glad it was a success for them :)
October 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Daisy Path said…
oh my goodness. that is so wonderful. how sweet are your kids???? happy anniversary, btw! :)
October 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Kristi said…
That is so precious!! You know, their planning shows alot of wonderful guidance they've recieved from their parents! I could just see them modeling your party planning! Happy Anniversary!
October 29, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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