Good Morning, Darlings!
The best thing about having a blog is the opportunity to toast those you love best. So if you will indulge me this lovely Monday morning, I would like to tell you about the party we attended Saturday night.
Adorable friend Valerie graduated from Georgia State and we all gathered to celebrate her accomplishment. Our sweet hostess Denise even made a sign:
Congratulations, Valerie!
Jay, Valerie’s sweetheart and best friend had arranged the most wonderful day for his girl on Saturday. A mani/pedi came to pamper her at the house, but before Valerie’s spa day began, Jay pulled out a tiny, velvet box, declared his love for her and proposed! Do you have goosebumps? Me, too!! We all heard the news when we arrived at the party and made Jay & Valerie tell the story a million times during the evening. You know we girls can’t get enough of these romantic stories!
The keg full of Blue Moon was tapped, the bbq Jay and Curtis had spent all night smoking was brought out for ‘que sliders and our friends and neighbors showed up with scrumptious sides. Our host Rick even made the most amazing homemade cinnamon ice cream for ice cream cones. Yum!
But the star of the night was Valerie, glowing and smiling all night long.
And now for the photos!
Newly Engaged Jay & Valerie
Our Star Enjoys A Plate of BBQ With Leila and Shane
In addition to the bbq, Jay and Curtis had also made three different types of wings as well as making the sauce themselves – 4 kinds!
Carrie Admires Valerie's New Ring
Dave and Ryan Catch Up
Merryl Checks Out Valerie's New Rock
Marcus and I Enjoyed Rick's Cinnamon Ice Cream Together
Taruan and Shawn Pose for Photos
Jill and Benoit Share A Moment
Sierra Guards The Keg
Cutie Pie Heather, Who Introduced Valerie & Jay
Curtis, Eric and Joel Take A Break & Have a Laugh
The Always Impeccably Dressed Chioke
Taruan Tries His Hand At Spades
Teague and Bill Exchange Stories
Our Wonderful Host, Rick, Regales Eric With A Tale
Our Beautiful Graduate, Valerie, Takes It All In
Benoit and Michelle Enjoy The Evening
Crystal and I Pause For A Hug
Leila Signs The Facebook Tee We Brought for Valerie
The Bar Is Open!
Our Hostess With The Mostess, Denise
Host and Hostess Rick & Denise Pose On THE Party Deck in Our Neighborhood
Jay With His Fun College Buddies, Brandon and Jared
Curtis and Merryl, Having a Great Time
Joel and Denise Take A Moment
Chioke, Through The Palms
The Giant, Delicious Cookie - We Are So Proud of You, Valerie!
Jay Presents His Fiancee' and New Graduate, Valerie
A Very Happy Couple
Time To Cut The Cookie
Everyone Was There To Applaud Valerie
Ryan And Chioke Stop To Visit
Valerie's Future Sister-In-Law, Heather, Poses With The Grad
Me, With Our Darling Valerie
Cutting Up With Valerie, Chioke and Byron
Byron Gets Smooched By His Sweetie, Michelle
Eric Practices The Neighborhood Handshake With Ashley and Valerie
Jared Enjoys A Blue Moon
Bubbly Miss Keely and Our Buddy Joel
Gorgeous Michelle Always Brings Sparkle To Our Parties
Jay and Valerie, I cannot tell you how thrilled everyone who loves you are for your happiness. I know there will be tons of parties this summer, but the magic of this special night will not be duplicated. Best wishes to you both, I love you!!
xoxo, Patti
Patti,
The photos and the description are great. Nice work.
Thank you so much for doing this since Sandy and I could not be there to share this with Val & Jay.
We hope to see you when we get back to Georgia permanently in early 2012.
Thanks again,
Jim Melton
My pleasure, Jim. Really looking forward to seeing you and Miss Sandy soon!
Fantastic!!!! You got MUCH better pics – much more of the Adair Park peeps – I swiped a couple!
Hi Heather,
Your photos were excellent, too! So much fun!
xxox, P