My Tuesday evening class is such a delight to teach. This group of ladies are all wonderful and I treasure their friendship. Our Tuesday evenings are filled with fun and laughter as we chat about our lives, our families and our troubles. Not all classes or workshops can have this perfect mix so I truly appreciate how blessed I am to have this group. Our friendships have taken us outside the classroom as we explore and share our crafting addictions.
Yesterday my classroom underwent a makeover for a very important event…
The recipient was a dear friend and my student Marisa who is turning 40 next week. The rest of the group have been planning this for several months and Marisa truly had no idea until she walked through the door last night for what should have been a normal painting class night.
The classroom looked magical filled with pink and white balloons, twinkling fairy lights and lots of white candles.
That’s the birthday girl Marisa (below) with her glittery ’40’ tiara, cutting the birthday cake. You may wonder about the eye mask….well, it was part of a beautiful gift that Vikki make her and it was at the end of the night after a few champagnes!!
We also exchanged Kris Kringle gifts, ate heaps of yummy foods and then the girls
surprised me
with a care package for my post surgery recovery period. I was so touched by their thoughtfulness. The box was filled to overflowing with all the necessities; chocolates, lollies, puzzle books, a novel, crafting projects, drink containers some beautiful hand made goodies and a whistle. I think I am going to love that whistle [giggle]. Of course I had to give it a test run last night and I too was wearing my very own ‘Miss Vikki’ eye mask. I’m sure Marisa and I looked like a pair of whacker’s with our eye masks but we had fun and that is what it is all about. The rest of the photos are a bit blurry so I have spared you the vision!!
Only 2 days to go until my surgery so I am running about like a crazy woman. I picked up the wheelchair today so have had a hilarious time with ‘The Princess’ this morning trying to navigate it around the house. Who’d have thought steering a wheelchair would be that hard?? Give me a few weeks and I will be a pro.
I’ll pop back in before I have my blogging break with some Christmas photos and my latest painting projects.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Hey Kerryanne! Looks like lots of fun was had – especially by the two ‘special’ girls?!? Perhaps thats why the rest of the photos were blurry – they SEEMED pretty focussed at the time! Tee! Hee! Hee! So glad you had a lovely night and got lots of recovery pressies – you realise you’re going to have to stay out of commission for at least six months the way you’re going just to take advantage of all your craft projects, books, magazines …!! Will catch up before Friday! Bear Hugs! KRIS
It was such fun reading about your party! Being in attendance must have been splendid.
How funny you are to practice being in your wheelchair after surgery :-). God’s speed and healing hand for your recovery.
I hope everything goes well for you, you are in my preyers. You sound like you had an awesome night, love the eye masks must get someone to make me one for when we go on holidays, wouldn’t I look groovy with one of these on in the plane. Love your blog look forward to reading more.
Oh it does look sooo pretty.
The faitylights and candles always make things look extra gorgeous.
And all the best with the surgery…
You seem so organised and calm about it all.
Will think of you often and hope you do make the most of your care package:)
dear kerryanne sounded like a fantastic lovely night..surrounded by like minded souls!
take care….hope all goes well…of course it will!!
thanks again for your past little pressie…made my day..
xx andrea
Hi Kerryanne, the party looked fabbo and i am sure you all had a great time, what a nice thing to do. Take care and we will see you back when you are up to it. Mel xx
What a fun party! I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Karla
I wish I could go to your classes. It would be so much fun. I am sending you best wishes on your surgery. Twyla
Kerryanne what a fun night, it looked fabulous.
Good luck with your surgery and make sure you get plenty of rest.
Alison
i always believe that like people are attracted. you must all be so kind and generous and heaps of fun! good luck with everything, you are in my prayers. xxrosey
Hello lovely Kerryanne, what a wonderful party, pink and sparkly what more could any girl ask for?? I love your care package and I must be on the same wave length I thought about sending you a whistle…but you don’t need two…or do you?? Bestest of luck for Saturday, look at it as a time to find your inner Princess and relax and indulge in all of those old time Christmas specials that shall be on. Big Kiss Noises and hugs Linda Lilly Cottage.
What a fun night you all had.
I’ll be thinking of you and sending you lots of healthy, positive vibes from down here – look forward to you being back with us in Blogland very soon.
Kerryanne-
What a wonderful bunch of girls you have there! I hope all goes well with your surgery..and you recover quickly. Don’t forget to use that whistle!!
Take care sweetie!
Kelli
Hi Kerryanne,
Sounds like everyone had a wonderful time at the suprise party. Good luck with your surgery.
Cheers Linda