So this is how the Living Room looked just before the "party" started, at about 2:55pm on Saturday...all the balloons were heliumed-up-to-the ceiling. So the room was looking festive and filled with hope...
And the above photo...looking in the other direction.And then....the morning after.
And, than again, looking in the other direction...>
So....that's it! Well, not all of it, of course....It's all I'm up for at the moment. But as soon as I recover somewhat, (I am extremely tired from a wonderful week of Celebration...) I will post a lot of pictures...and just let me say, it was everything I hoped it would be, and more....the body is exhausted but the heart is very very 'full', 'light' and 'happy'....More will be forthcoming, my dears
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Something tells me that there is a lot of magical prose inherent in the balloons' trip from the ceiling to the floor. I can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures. No one takes us on a journey better than you, Naomi.
I'm so happy it was a great celebration for you. I'm sorry more of us couldn't be there in person. THAT would have been cool!- Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 8:01:00 PM PDT
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tired as the balloons obviously are too! It looked glorious! And the place looks similiar to what I saw in the dream.
- Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 8:20:00 PM PDT
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Your home is beautiful, Naomi, with or without the balloons....LOL. I am looking forward to the rest of the story!
- Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 9:10:00 PM PDT
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Oh, I'm so glad you had a great week Naomi! You deserve it for sure! Love all those balloons. Too bad they all dropped to the floor! But that's what they do.
Love you pretty furniture and pictures!
Get some rest and we'll all be looking forward to the pictures.- Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 10:24:00 PM PDT
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What a lovely idea with all those balloons! Looking forward to more pics :) whenever you are ready. Get some rest and enjoy going through your bday pictures!
- Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 11:34:00 PM PDT
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Isn't it sad when the balloons drop like that!!!
Hope you had a wonderful party!!! Happy Birthday!!- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:45:00 AM PDT
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Wow! That is so festive looking. I am sure you had a wonderful time. This birthday celebarting with you has been a blast!
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(=':'=) meow hugs
(")_ (")Š from da Raggedy one
*- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 2:03:00 AM PDT
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Have a great 4th!
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 2:05:00 AM PDT
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Wow that was beautiful! White and gold balloons. I just love that. It's a pity though that they had to go down the next day. But I'm glad you had a grand time. Have a good rest.
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 3:27:00 AM PDT
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So hard to keep the helium in those balloons isn't it. Were there fireworks? I'm sure music was involved. What fun!
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 4:26:00 AM PDT
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wow!! the place looked gorgeous with the balloons!! That would put anyone in a good mood!
If you are exhausted it must be for a good reason! Can't wait to hear what all went on! haha!
(Happy 4th tomorrow Naomi)- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 5:41:00 AM PDT
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Thank you sharing this wonderful celebration with us, it has been a delight for me to be a part of it. You have a beautiful home but more than that I am discovering a lovely lady who has many friends that see she has a heart of gold.
I can not wait to see and hear more. Relax for now and just hold tight to the memories.- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 5:49:00 AM PDT
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You have a gorgeous place, Naomi and oh, how I'd love to hear you play that piano and sing!
I chuckled about the two photos of the balloons....very symbolic. They looked so pretty though.
Rest up, take it easy after such a fun-filled and busy week and come back and share all that we missed.- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 6:06:00 AM PDT
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I'm glad that your heart is full, light, and happy. :-)
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 6:25:00 AM PDT
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Excellent idea. Love the colors of the balloons. Just like what the others said, you have a lovely home.
Can't wait to see the rest of the photos. Glad you had a grand time.
(((Hugs)))- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 6:42:00 AM PDT
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Your home is beautiful and the decoration is charming Naomi! There are a great personality on each corner, walls, paintings, ornaments and furniture. Just gorgeous! Love also the idea of the balloons. Very joyful!
Sounds you had a fantastic celebration! I am so glad I joined the party. And I am looking forward to see the photos!- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 7:52:00 AM PDT
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Beautiful! The pictures brought memories of my sister who had beautiful pictures everywhere, books lining the walls and a piano.
I wish we could listen to you play that piano and sing your favorite songs.
Thank you for inviting us to your party. Did we behave? Do we have a standing invitation to the party next summer?
The view from your window is one I envy. I hope you see wonderful fireworks across the city tomorrow night as you toast the future.- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 9:43:00 AM PDT
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Oh, I love golden orange balloons! Or are they apricot? Amber? Very cheerful. :)
~S- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 10:12:00 AM PDT
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I love balloons!!! They are celebration, they are happiness, they are light and air! They also tell the same story they poop out, like us! Rest well my friend! You have had one very busy, joyous week!
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:23:00 PM PDT
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Hello, Michele sent me.
Glad you had a great time, in the virtual and real-calorie cake parties.
The cat having fun batting the baloons? At least with them a little deflating a claw is less likely to cause a cat suddenly stuck to the ceiling.- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:27:00 PM PDT
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WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!! What a celebration!! And well deserved, my dear...well deserved!
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:30:00 PM PDT
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It looks fantastic & it certainly looks like you made the most of your birthday celebrations:-)
I tried to say happy birthday on your birthday but I coulodn't make your comment window open:-( Almost certainly the fault of my steam driven laptop! At least I got here eventually. Hope it all went well and there are many more to come:-)- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:57:00 PM PDT
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What a fantastic house, my dear!
And I loved those gold and white balloons - somehow the colours are 'you'!
I hope you had a wonderful party and will be able to tell us all about it when you've caught your breath - and Sweetie is out of the closet!
cq- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:57:00 PM PDT
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I just love your room and the balloons. THe memories will last a lot longer than balloons and that is brill.
thanks for your kind comment- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 12:59:00 PM PDT
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The balloons look gorgeous, I am glad we were not there in person Miss Rebecca would have insisted on bringing them home with her LOL.
Rest up and then get posting we want more ( always)- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 3:04:00 PM PDT
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...and the balloons are worn out tired too. I love all the color and festivity going on at your house. (Beautiful home). Rest up. I look forward to your story.
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 8:22:00 PM PDT
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Can't wait to see more pics! Thanks for sharing with us- I liked seeing some of your home and checking out all the great things on the walls and all! ( I like that photo of you near the piano, too). :) Hope you have a very happy 4th of July. I bet you'll have a good view from your home of some fireworks!
- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 9:09:00 PM PDT
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Oh how festive! They looked lovely! Im glad you are exhausted from celebrating! Its a good reason to be exhausted!
cant wait to read more!- Monday, July 3, 2006 at 11:54:00 PM PDT
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Happy Independence Day!
- Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 12:04:00 AM PDT
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Like everyone else I think the balloons loked fabulous (when they were aloft that is!). I am glad you had a wonderful week of celebrations. Thanks for visiting my blog again - you are always welcome :-)
- Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 1:09:00 AM PDT
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Sounds MARVELOUS so far, can't wait to read the rest.
You seem to have had an amazing birthday celebration, all birthdays should last for days and days and days instead of just one, and hosts of parties should be held.
We will be down your way in just a month, playing tourist, and letting our kidlets enjoy the wonders of Disney, Universal Studios, and then San Diego Zoo.- Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 11:52:00 AM PDT
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I've neer seen balloons look quite as grandeur as they do here...love it !!
- Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 7:47:00 PM PDT
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It looks like those balloons really partied hard :)
- Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 11:16:00 PM PDT
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