Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere…Luncheon

"Brandon is Bubbly and Blessed," was the theme for the luncheon that followed his baptism. It turned out to be a beautiful and intimate event, even though it was a very hot summer day in Whittier and all the bubbles appeared to be melting!
Nonetheless, the kids had a wonderful time playing with all the bubbles and enjoyed the bubble themed games:

• Making the biggest bubble
• Bursting the most bubbles
• Pass the bubble (Hot Potato
• Twister Hopscotch (new game friendlier for pre-schoolers)
• Blowing the biggest bubble gum bubble
• Catching bubbles without bursting (science based experiment)

Treats included: chocolate covered Oreos (courtesy of Delilah), Whoppers, Bubble Gum, an array of green and blue candies.

More ideas (found on-line) include:

• Twister (original version)
• Bubble image memory game (collect images available on-line or take your own pictures)
• Bubble art (add food coloring to bubble solution and blow bubbles onto paper)
• Giant bubble making with a kiddie pool and a hoola hoop
• Bubbling drinks (add Pop Rocks candy to lemonade and watch it fizzle)
• Fun with beach balls
• Hiring a Bubble Magician (We've attended a show and they are amazing!)

I enjoyed watching all the children's faces light up with excitement as they entered a bubble filled area (created with a Walmart bubble machine) and as they played with giant bubble wands ($1.00 from Walmart). It was a fun place to be at!

The decor complimented the theme. I was very pleased with how everything came together and created a very festive and whimsical setting. It was very reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, actually more like the Teacup ride at Disneyland.

The decorations included:

• Round paper lanterns
• floral spheres
• Pom-pom flowers galore (spider mums and blue hydrangeas)
• mini bubbles party favors
• turquoise and green bubble gum themed gift bags
• endless stream of bubbles

Everyone who attended and shared this special day with us had a "bubbly" time. We are definetly blessed to have such wonderful and loving family members, friends and now Godparents for Brandon. It was a memorable event for my little one, which is the most important detail. He is well aware of what his baptism signified and understands the love that encircles him. He does live in a bubble...in a bubble of blessings and love.

Norwalk Lions Club Celebration

I get so caught up in my everyday hum-drum routines and it truly is difficult to think beyond daily chores. My daily schedule consist of: working (at school or with flowers, sometimes both), cooking dinner, sport practices, sport games, getting kids ready for bed, repeat and repeat. Sometimes I feel very robotic and mechanical like the little Energizer Bunny. I "just keep going and going and going." Unfortunately, many of us are like that, trying to accomplish all of our duties and wishing we had more hours in the day.
However, I have many people in my life that keep me grounded and remind me of all the wonderful blessings in our lives. They help me refocus, even if it is only for a little bit at a time, on things that matter but tend to be overlooked.
One of these special individuals, amongst many, is Cee. He is my husband's teammate and our friend of many years. He leads a very busy life, like the rest of us, but finds the time to be very involved in giving back to his community as a member of the Norwalk Lions Club. It is truly very inspiring to see people doing good for others and setting such a wonderful example for the rest of us to follow.
In recognition of all their hard work and dedication, the Norwalk Lions Club celebrated another successful year of community service at their annual banquet. The members were out on the town in their best and finest attire and finished off their look with boutonnieres and corsages created by PB Flowers N More. For the second year in a row, we created white and purple boutonnieres and corsages for their members, which coordinated with their official colors.
We are excited and feel privileged to have provided the personal flowers for such an accomplished organization. Their service to the cities of Norwalk and Pico Rivera, my hometown, is admirable. They strive to make a difference in the lives of people in their communities. We are very proud to be connected to them, not just with flowers but also through friendship. Thanks Lions Club for your contributions to young (Santa Sleigh full of toys) and all (Prom Safety Program). Most importantly thank you for letting us be part of your special recognition night. You all deserve the accolades!

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