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If you follow my blog even somewhat regularly, you'll know that I am a permanent resident of Testosterone Land. With a husband and two sons, I am completely outnumbered.

So, when a friend asked if I would be willing to help her with the food for her granddaughter's birthday party, I jumped for joy. A girl party?!?! Yes, yes, and yes again.

Here's what I'm making tomorrow...recipes and photos to come later. I will refrain from putting on my fairy wings for the party. Yes, I do have some. I think I wore them when I was La Fée Verte for Halloween one year!


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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmAugust 6, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    I am sure the little Fairy will be thrilled and you should absolutely wear the wings. That is if you can fit them over the halo.

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  2. Iris BrewsterAugust 6, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    I am do Grateful! <3

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  3. pen dohertyAugust 7, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    I love you iris Brewster. You are my ideal human being. Oh that there were more like you!

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