by Mary Carver | Nov 1, 2011 | Home Life
Sometimes things (parties) don’t exactly turn out like you expect . . . When I graduated from high school, Smitty and I had a joint party at my granny’s house. Before the ceremony, we twisted red and white streamers all over Granny’s deck. It was so...
by Mary Carver | Oct 11, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
I’ve been planning Annalyn’s birthday parties for quite a while now. Since the week before last year’s Veggie Tales party, she’s been telling me she wanted a Dora party. I think it’s great that Dora teaches kids Spanish and how to read a...
by Mary Carver | Mar 10, 2011 | Family Life, Home Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about parties lately. I’m actually in the process of writing an e-book about how to plan a party without losing your mind, and I’ve enjoyed looking back at the get-togethers I’ve hosted in the past few years. Some of...
by Mary Carver | Oct 6, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
Overall, the party was a success. Annalyn had a good time, and that’s what counts. The weather was less than cooperative but not disastrous (windy and cold, but not rainy). Most of the family – and a few friends who are like family – was there, and...
by Mary Carver | Sep 22, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, parenting
Thanks for visiting Giving Up on Perfect! Click here to see how my plans turned out (including centerpieces and a Bob and Larry cake). Ten days from now, I’m holding a Veggie Tales themed party for my daughter’s third birthday. And, I’m sad to say, I’ve barely started...
