It’s a Wonderful Life
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Sweet sixteen. Yes, it’s the anniversary of the birth of a very special girl. Our daughter Neesie was born that day and came into our lives four days later by the avenue of adoption. Isn’t God good? Of course, we knew He was already, but with Neesie in our family it was even more evidence of His goodness.
She had a party, inviting many special friends from the past and present, with a theme “It’s a Wonderful Life.” We had fun reminiscing with a trivia quiz from the movie with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed (which our family has watched over and over, especially, this time of year), making sundaes and writing a funny story of the birthday girl’s life. Each of the guests got to write a “chapter” so you know there were many good laughs and the finished product was a “movie script” that Neesie will keep as a reminder of the party and of her friends. Then, it all ended with popcorn and pizza and a viewing of the movie for all who wanted to stay.
Decorations were easy–a Christmas theme, of course, with much to choose from at the dollar store.
Thought some of you might want to try this as a party idea some day.
Maxine, a/k/a Nanna (and Mom)
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