Monday, November 09, 2015
So busy. It seems like I never sit still (although I do).
Couple weekends ago we had a wedding reception at the park and I did an initial set up, the final set up, acted as host and busboy, and put away tables, chairs, and lights. It was a lovely event and now I know how to do it so it will take much less time in the future.
Then Seumas came to visit from Australia. I took him to see the park, the gardens, the Mission, and Mount Lemmon. Also Mexican food at La Indita. He had a good time.
Craig and Jesse came down to help do things. I showed them how to make soap.
The El Nino event is bringing lots of rain. The wildflowers will be crazy in the spring.
He did a great job.
Makeup completed. So itchy.
I just managed to get dressed before guests arrived.
Couple weekends ago we had a wedding reception at the park and I did an initial set up, the final set up, acted as host and busboy, and put away tables, chairs, and lights. It was a lovely event and now I know how to do it so it will take much less time in the future.
Then Seumas came to visit from Australia. I took him to see the park, the gardens, the Mission, and Mount Lemmon. Also Mexican food at La Indita. He had a good time.
Homer and Seumas on Mount Lemmon.
I set up my All Soul's Altar. It is a time for me to think about the people I have known who have left us.
Altar.
Jesse melting the soap and Craig getting ready to add rosemary and lemon.
This was in between rolling out cookie dough and baking them, and before we started decorating them.
I am rolling gingerbread.
Despite problems with the white icing, the cookies came out nice.
Cookies.
We went to Saguaro Park West and walked the Discovery Trail. Lots of different kinds of cacti.
Fat saguaro.
Skinny saguaro.
I made stuffed grape leaves and a yellow cake with chocolate frosting Saturday morning. Sunday morning Craig helped me make hummous, spanikopita, and pico de gallo salsa. The one problem, I didn't have a lot of drinks on hand. Having a cocktail party with few drinks is problematic.
I showed Craig a video of the Day of the Dead makeup and he did most of the makeup application.
Makeup application.
I just managed to get dressed before guests arrived.
The end result.
For some reason, most of my pictures of the party did not turn out. I ended up applying makeup to five people (Helen, Chris, Matt, Julia, and Jeff), and I did an alright job. Having the correct makeup really helps, although the black face paint really wanted to run.
Jeff and Olivia came down from Flagstaff.
Surprisingly little mess after the party.
I shaved off my beard for the makeup application, and I think I look goofy. The extra weight I am carrying makes my face and neck look puffy. The Doctor today told me I need to lose weight and restrict sugar and carb intake. I will starve, but if I get my regular chin line back, that would be a bonus.
Dorky.
