My Mom's Oscar Party

My Mom and her friends have been dressing up and throwing Academy Awards parties for as long as I can remember.

They alternate every year.

This year it was my Mom's turn again.

She always puts on the best parties!

She leaves no stone unturned when creating her party atmosphere.

I have wonderful memories of the many parties she's thrown over the years.

She's a real party girl... that Mom of mine!

What's most impressive, is that she does it all by herself!  

Everyone loves to come to her house, especially for a party.

This particular group has been doing this for close to 40 years!

It's become a tradition for them.

There is something life affirming to see a bunch of 60 and 70 year-olds dressing to the nines and celebrating the Oscars every year!

Once the nominations are announced...

My Mom sets out in earnest to see all the movies up for Best Picture.

Everyone votes and at the end of the evening the winner is announced.

Believe it or not, my husband and I have never been to one of these parties.

 

They are quite exclusive, although I'm pretty sure I could garner an invitation if I wanted to.

We are rather boring next to this group.

Each year, we stay home, get cozy on the couch, and actually watch the show.

I have to say, after this year's show, I'm thinking of partying with these guys next year!

Was it just me or did the Oscars fall flat this year?

I was bored.

I didn't even have a favorite dress!

And what about the hosts?

I didn't feel it this year.

I miss Jon Stewart, he's my all time favorite host.

  I picked The Kings Speech as Best Movie. 
I think there are just too many nominated now though...

What do you think?

 The best moment for me was seeing Colin Firth win Best Actor.

 I love that guy!

Wasn't his acceptance speech great?

 Those Brits are so witty!

I hope you enjoyed my Mom's Oscar Party!

She told me this morning they didn't leave until 10:30!!!  They must have had a really good time :)

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