Well, after a year of prancing around the world…I finally made it back to Austin - my home sweet home!

In addition to spending quality time with my family and friends, eating breakfast tacos was high on my priority list. And during my first few days in town, I proceeded to make both these things happen as often as possible. Yes!!!

But the best welcome of all was when my wonderful friends threw me a surprise homecoming party!

They sent an e-mail invite to all my friends and family (although I obviously didn’t know about it at the time). I’m gonna post it because I think it’s super cute, so here it is:

It’s time for Homecoming 2009!!!! (America!… Football!… High school!)
When? Friday, Oct. 16th at 9:00pm
Where? Kasia’s house

Time to welcome our Homecoming Queen, Cristen, back to Austin tomorrow night… but we’re gonna make it a surprise and do it in style……meaning, let’s pretend we’re all back in high school!
Don’t worry, we’ve got some chaperones lined up, so tell your folks you’re in good hands.

Get all dolled up, pick out your dancing shoes and be sure to line up a date.
*for real, y’all… I’m going to bust out the costume box and try to get Cristen to wear something ridiculous so you should, too!  Then, get over to Kasia’s house by 9:00 pm so you can be in on the surprise.

Some light refreshments and snacks will be provided courtesy of our chaperones, but maybe bring something to loosen up, if that’s what you need to get footloose.

Feel free to submit inquiries to the Homecoming Organization Committee: Agnes and Kasia

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So Agnes encouraged me to dress up all crazy and ride a tandem bike with her over to Kasia’s house (well, honestly it didn’t take a lot of convincing). And because we do this sort of thing on the average Friday night outing anyway, I found the whole idea to be completely normal.

So there I was - completely unsuspecting and all dressed up, riding on a tandem bike with Agnes leading the way in a ridiculous wig. Then we pulled up to Kasia’s house and…SURPRISE!

Wow, was I surprised. My friends and family are crafty…and amazing. It really is good to be back.

Everyone dressed up in formal attire (as you do at a true homecoming party).

And we even had chaperones

And a mascot

And a patriotic backdrop for homecoming photos.

And a dance floor.

 

After the party, we were all feeling a bit rough.

And the following morning, we were feeling even rougher. But at least we got to cuddle on the floor together (one of the other things I missed while I was away).

P.S.

I know!!

I still have to post stories and photos about the rest of my trip!!!

I’ll be getting back to that pronto. So stay tuned…. 

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by admin
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