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a birthday party.

a friend, hannah, turned 24 this week. so to celebrate her birthday she threw a fancy dress party! a fancy dress party is really a costume party. it was fun to see what everyone dressed up as.. pretty much all of the students came. it was a fun evening! enjoy the photos...

the birthday girl!
joe and david as "men in black"
john as john mc enroe

lauren the flapper!

sarah and i... dora and marilyn.
ben the farmer.

marilyn and piglet. also known as me and zoe.

winners of the best costume of the night! beverly and sarah decided to be each other, which was hilarious!

with 3 of my housemates.

the night ended with some dancing... the americans taught line-dancing... the british taught us different songs that they dance to! quite the cultural experience :D

Comments

FUN! i love the pictures! everyone was really getting into it, i see. loved the farmer's belly. :) i love you, friend! have a great st. patrick's day! xoxoxo

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