Party Girl by Pat Simmons

September weekends have been busy for the hubby and me with invites we couldn't turn down. Actually, the parties started the last weekend in August

Of course, with every occasion, a gift is appreciated, but to be included never gets old.

My cousin-in-law celebrated her birthday and retirement. There was plenty of food--even cake--I had more than my share--decorations and music to burn off those calories on the dance floor. April is dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit. Guests were invited to share memories about the honoree, and I was picked from our table. This happens to be the cousin who cried when she met me because I was her favorite author, and thought her husband was kidding when he said I was his cousin. 

Now, onto September and another birthday party. We dressed up and we were treated to a sit-down dinner. Remarks from guests as they roasted Harold, who turned 80 years old. Since he was a barber, there were many jokes are his customers being bald with age. I even recited a poem someone else had written.

Then, last weekend, Kerry and I attended another church member's party, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. St. Louis hadn't received rain in almost a month, but on the day of their party, it poured, causing the annual hot air balloon race to be canceled. However, when the rain stopped, the guests continued to arrive. Harold's sit-down dinner held about two hundred and fifty guests.  Somehow, I think Kim and Colby had more than one hundred.

The dress attire for this one was denim. I wore a crisp white shirt, jeans, and heels. My hubby and I were comfortable as we played a bingo game where you had to find a guest who "shared your birth month", "had allergies", "met someone famous", "had the same shoe size", and more. It was comical because most of us were playing to win.  They have two sons and a daughter. The oldest son, seen here, spoke highly of his parents, standing behind him. Kim in a white top and Colby in a maroon shirt.

That's it for September. Now, we're heading out of the country for an international book signing. I'll have photos of that next month. Pray for safe travels.

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About me...

Pat Simmons is an award-winning and multi-published Christian romance author of fifty-plus titles. She holds a B.S. in Mass Communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and has worked in radio, television, and print media for over 20 years. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.

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