New Moon Birthday Party

I promise this is the last post with "New Moon" in the title.

This weekend was a blur.

Last Friday, the day New Moon came out,

I had to be really careful to not read/see/hear anything about New Moon

because I had to wait until 4:30 pm on Saturday to watch it.

Let me tell ya: it was really hard.

It was everywhere!

But I managed, and so went in to see it with a mostly fresh perspective.

Two things:

1. I LOVED IT.

and

2. I AM DEFINITELY SEEING IT AGAIN.

Friday afternoon & Saturday morning were spent getting everything ready.

My sister Ruth, my friend Susie, and my hubby Franco helped SO much.

I am so grateful.

I was elated that so many people went to see the movie with me!

We reserved a whole row at the movie theater.

And because it was a matinee showing,

the theater wasn't too full.

It was perfect.

Thanks to all who came! You made my day!

Pri & me

Bry, Kels, Me & Franco

Then, it was on to dinner & festivities at our apartment.

I'm very happy at how it turned out:

The decor included:

red roses, tons of candles, branches with hanging quotes from New Moon, black, green and white tablecloths, and New Moon posters.

The food:

I had to make labels for the drinks~

I didn't have too much time to design them,

so I went with simple and named them the first thing that came into my head:

Vampire Elixir & Alpha Wolf.

{cheesy, huh?}

Haha!

The elixir was some red strawberry drink and the wolf drink was apple juice.

I had to have caramel apples and

for the main course: ravioli, salad, and rolls.

My favorite quote from New Moon.

On to my absolute favorite part of the whole party:

Bella's cake!

My friend Susie

{who left a little early so I didn't get a picture of her :( }

decorated this AMAZING cake with buttercream frosting & fondant.

I couldn't be any happier with how it turned out!

Franco & Me

Jenea gave me Twilight Scene It, so of course we had to play it!

Hayley & I were on a team and we won!

My mom saw the movie, too, and though she's not the biggest fan,

she realized she's a Team Jacob!

She likes his long hair.

I had to invite my beehives, too. Sarah, Maddy, and my sis Ruth.

We're showing off our bracelets~

which were the favors~

either a Jacob or Edward.

Edward's had a crystal heart and Jacob's had a wooden wolf.

I am both.

{I was almost leaning more towards Jacob...}

Mayra, Me & Jonathan

Jenea, Me, and Ela

What a night!

This night was not about New Moon.

It was about family, friends, & fun.

What more could you ask for in life?