On 7/10/2011 CJ turned 5 and we celebrated in style with all of our family and close friends. Though exhausted we had a ball and I couldn’t have envisioned a better day. This post however is not about the party in details but about the people who helped me pull it all together and some shameless plugging for their businesses
But before that I have to say my husband is the best! He came in took a 20 minute nap and ran with me until the last person was gone. He was visibly exhausted and still he kept going. I do love him so.
First my family, without my sisters Keisha and Violet I wouldn’t have been able to get through that day. They were cooking, hosting, cleaning, just doing it all without asking what needs to be done. I’m pretty lucky to have them.
My mom for frying the best chicken EVER! I tell you that woman needs to quit her day job and get into food business, her chicken is slap your momma GREAT! I can fry some chicken but my mom puts me to shame ANY day. I love you Mommy, thanks for always being there.
My niece Ari put together one of my favorite guessing games. The kids loved it and some won more candy *sorry parents*. It was a hit! And my niece Ki won the peppermint M&M, which I wanted. LOL
My bud and CJ’s awesome godmother Adia for coming out early, getting me drunk and helping with everything from set up to grilling. She’s a great friend and I love her. She’s always welcome out to the country house and there will be tons of lavender soap and Game of thrones episodes for you to watch undisturbed.
The Jaded Nyer, K and N! She and her two daughters came on an early train popcorn maker in tow and popped and filled all the goodie bags with yummy fresh popped popcorn. Did I mention she came from Brooklyn!!!! Look at how cute the bags turned out!

The candy was in the bottom, had to fool the kids.
They are awesomeness, CJ, Black and I are glad you’re in our lives.
A few years back I reconnected with a friend from JHS through facebook and she’s made the cupcakes for CJ’s past two parties. This year’s carnival theme brought us red velvet cupcakes with red and white frosting, they were delicious and the minis were a hit with the kids. And after all the candy they took in that was definitely enough. I didn’t get a pic of the 5 dozen we had but the most important part is right here. Super cute!

Sassy Sweets, (347) 576-5132. Tell her Krishna sent you.
Last but not least a friend so close she may as well be family, and her sangria. The adults thank you for their sanity! I usually hate red sangria but this one was pretty tasty. I’m sure my sister V had something to do with that red being there *side eye*

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Thank to all of you, despite the few glitches everything turned out wonderful and I’m glad you were apart of it all.