Event: Masquerade Ball Birthday Party

Men take notes: How do you make a woman feel good about turning another year older?  Maybe even make her happy about it while also showing her just how special she is?  You throw her a ball of course!!

That’s exactly what Faith’s husband, Luke, did.  And it wasn’t just any ball, it was a masquerade.  A surprise masquerade to be precise.  Oh, the awesomeness!  It’s been a while since I’ve seen, let alone photographed a truly formal event (the gorgeousness of weddings does not count), and never before with something as cool as masks!

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The fabulous birthday girl arrives!
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What a fabulous time it was.  Happy birthday faith!  

Esther’s Birthday

Before I start, I must confess that this is a very late post…about four months late!  But to be fair, I was in the process of transitioning my website, so this funness got sadly shoved to the side.  Now that I am settled, I just had to share it!

Meet my deer cousin, Esther, and the fabulous barn dancing surprise party!

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We were all very fortunate for these two who volunteered to be dancing instructors.  They were marvelous!

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Then came out the hula hoops!  I have never been any good at these things…

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