You Give Me Fever!

That's right, I caught it.  Royal Wedding Fever!
When I heard that the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton would be televised, I thought that I'd watch it.  Kind of like a background to my day.  Then, I found out that it would start at 4 AM. I thought I would DVR it and then I could fast forward through the commericals and stuff.  So that was the plan, DVR and watch it on a day that Adam had to work.
That was the plan until a friend said how much she wanted to watch it and didn't have a DVR.  That's when the fever began...I said, "Oh, you can come over a watch it with me some evening.  It will be fun." 

Not trying to be exclusive, I invited other friends in this circle to join in the fun. I had some interest and I was getting excited, of course the media wasn't helping much.
I think that in another life, I might like to be a party planner. As soon as I decided that I was officially having a "Royal Wedding Viewing Party" my mind went overboard with ideas:

I could make an invitation that looked like a wedding invitation
I could print off the program for my guests
Union Jack bunting from the balconies in my apartment (yes, we have balconies inside).
Union jack table coverings, napkins, etc.
Little Union Jack flags for my guests.
Tiaras and plastic "saphire" and "diamond" rings.
Favors with English toffee, Cadbury chocolate, and Earl Grey Tea.
Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding for dinner
Traditional English fruit cake for dessert


This list could go one for a while, but I think you get the picture. But, I didn't have the time, money or space for all this. 

Thankfully, my friend CM showed me a website with printable things that I could use to decorate.  Then, while watching The Today show, I learned that Kate's favorite cupcake is Red Velvet with cream cheese frosting.  I could do that! I also made chocolate cupcakes with chocolate/vanilla swirl frosting with a strawberry on top. Sparkling juice added another festive touch.

I also did little favor boxes with Heath bars and ring pops.  I made every guest a princess with a tiara.

I think everyone enjoyed themsleves.

But, in the end, it wasn't about the decor, the food or the favors.  It was about friends.

And "The Wedding of the Century."

Wise Words

When Bradley was first born, I had a hard time nursing him. 

One night, at the end of my rope I made a call to a friend.  While I was sobbing, this wise friend told me that God was giving me this situation so that I could one day help someone else who was having this problem.  I remember thinking (and maybe saying) that I didn't want to help anyone else, I just wanted this to work for me.

Well, today, that wise friend's words came true.  I was able to give wise words to someone else in need.  It felt really good to be able to help this new friend.  All that pain and suffering, all the tears, all the frustration, all the dread, it all came back to me as I was offering my advice. 

And it was all worth it.