Monday, November 8, 2010

Andrews 50th

Happy 50th Birthday Andrew .....

On the 01 Nov, Andrew turned the BIG 5 0 !

We decided to throw a bash at home to celebrate, and we had an awesome evening .... with friends and family, some walked up the stairs and others came from afar .... he even had a surprise guest from America ..... it just happened that Wilma had come over for 2 family weddings and our party was politely between the weddings ..... it was great having Wilma and her sister Trudy over, Thanks Wil for coming..... To Mike and Rina, I know times are tough for you, but once again, awesome that you could make it we appreciated it so much, Kevin, Tracy, Tash, Darren and Claire, you fitted us in during this hectic time, just coming back from overseas, Claire in the middle of exams, Tash flying in and out, and Darren just being so cool and making us laugh way to much ... Thanks guys it was awesome having you over again .... Denise and Carol, the oldest of friends ... thank you for coming down as well, taking off work, just being here was special, we so appreciate that you all made such an effort to come.  Mark and Mickey from PMB, left the business for the evening to share with Andy .... Thanks guys.  And to all the others that travelled in, thank you it is very much appreciated each one helped to make the evening special ....

I don't do parties, but I have done 2 in the less than 2 months, and they were both awesome and memorable ...... and so very different.  We had 40 guests this time around, and all I can say I loved it, haven't danced so much in a very long time, Thanks Chris for playing such good dancing music .... we showed the young one's how to party ... well enough talking and here are some photo's, thanks to Chantal ....

JUST TO SAY:  WE HAD AN AWESOME EVENING ENDING AT 3 AM WITH ME SENDING MY BROTHER OFF TO BED ........ AND WALKING THE LAST GUEST HOME ....... THANK GOODNESS SHE LIVES RIGHT NEXT DOOR .....

Mom
 Andy - cleans up nicely ....
 Tash and Darren
 Nelson and Chantal

 Father and Son .... love you two ....

 Trudy and my dearest friend Wilma .....
 Brian Kenny and Abby ..... known Brian all my life ....
 Nanna ...... enjoying herself .... had lots of fun ...
 Dad and Mom ... got to bed way past the usual bedtime ..... the Party animals ....
 Kev ..... what can I say, awesome, my friend.
 Speech .....





 And the main man that counted for the evening ....
 My Boet .....
 18 till I die ...... (is his song)

 The most awesome cupcakes that I baked ..... I can give the bakers a run for their money ....
 Appy photographer .... handling Dad's birthday pressie and not doing very well ....
 My little angels .... we love you two ....
 Isn't he just awesome!
 Denise getting lucky .....
 Carol, our neighbour, and Nanna
 Claire, myself, Carol, Denise and Tracy

 I love you guys .....
 My cussies turn with the birthday man....
Sorry Bugz .... somehow missed your speech photo's ....... but bed is calling me, way past my bedtime ...

On Friday was our 27th Wedding Anniversary ... couldn't do much to celebrate with all the party prep going on ..... but just to say .... I love you my Babes, fells like yesterday that we walked down the aisle .... would not change a thing ..... you are awesome 
Happy Anniversary!

4 comments:

Eric, Sammy, & Kami said...

Happy 50th Uncle Andrew. We miss you and wish we could have celebrated with you. You guys know how to par-tay. So sad we missed it. Love you guys.

Tell Nana we love her so much:)

Charlene and Co said...

Valmai, your cupcakes look Lekker!!! Looks like you all had such a great time. Love the dress you are wearing. Everyone looks so good. Looking forward to seeing you in December :-)

Dan and Melissa said...

Wow Aunty Valmai I'm so impressed with you! That looks like a PARTY to remember! I so wish we could have been there. Uncle Andrew looks so happy.
You look so good!
Please tell Nana I love her and hope she's doing well.

Sharon & George said...

Happy 50th Andrew and congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Valmai, I can only emagine whats in store for Andie and Chantal's wedding celebration.

25th Anniversary Celebrations!