The Bee's Knees

Picture taken by Lisa Anderson

Friends near and far came to celebrated my 25th year of life, with a 1920s party.

Tiffani and I stopped a guy in his tracks as we walked into The Wealthy Street Bakery. Yeah we get that a lot.

Katie MCed the Vaudeville portion of the evening and composed a book of 5-7-5 haikus written by my friends. Such a precious gift.

Lisa graciously opened up her home for the festivities.
+ Daniel, Katie, and LaKeri trying to eat a cupcake.

Mari and I have been friends since my 8th grade/her 7th grade year.

Daniel Estrada in pinstripes!

Thanks to Andy's audio skills and equipment, I now have an audio companion to the party.

Jes and Jeremy drove up with our friend Jon for the party.

Fierce
Marina and LaKeri

In order of appearance into this world, my sisters and brother.

Talent Portion: I asked my guest to bring something to share. Katie and I are trying to convince Ashley to join in. She would have none of it.

Michael and Andy demonstrating limelight. Yes, that's a blow torch.

I read a portion of my 6th grade journal. "I love JTT."

Brooke enlisting the help of Emma, Laura, LaKeri, and Ben in the reading of Farlly Farts.

Marina reciting a poem.

"Hey Amanda, remember that time..."
Jeremy putting memories to music.

Holly and Rob wrote their song that night.
"You're half, half a century!"

By request, Daniel sang a Britney Spears cover!

Mackenzie and Estrada collaborated on, What Happens When an Emo Falls in Love with Amanda and Writes a Song about it.

Katie's Disclaimer: If you're easily offended, you're probably going to be offended.

"Girl, you're tighter than my skinny jeans
I see you smoking in my silly dreams
Girl, you're tighter than my skinny jeans
I want to romance you to smithereens"

I first heard Chris Bathgate preform at Calvin College. He drove in from Ann Arbor to do the show.
Check him out

Many had left for the night, which provided a small intimate setting.


By the end of the night, three people had told my how much they like my friends. Yes, they are wonderful. Their thoughtfulness and generosity amazes me. To have them all in one pace at the same time, made the night very very special.