On Sunday, December 06, 2009, Rose Brigade Red Hat Society Chapter celebrated our 5th anniversary with an ornament exchange party at Ocean Rock on the bluebonnet Circle here in Fort Worth.

As I entered, I was graciously greeted by Mark, who then arranged our table right at the front of the restaurant. Mark then introduced me to our server for the afternoon, Brandon.

As my Ladies came in, they found a surprise gift bag from Ms. Santa Claus at their place. It was full of holiday goodies, including chocolate, bling & music!

Each Lady had brought a holiday ornament in a gift bag, a fun sticker was placed on the bag & it matched a sticker on each of the goodie bags. That designated who got which ornament.

We recited our vows, played holiday music on our kazoos, ate until we were stuffed and chatted the afternoon away.

It was a fantastically fabulous way to end 2009!

The rain finally stopped and the temperature dropped just enough for us to venture out to the Secret Garden Tea Room in the Montgomery Street Antique Mall on Sunday, May 3rd!

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon together chatting, laughing, eating and shopping!

Next month, we are planning a Pokeno party at Countess Ginger's.

What an absolutely fun day we had on Saturday, April 25th, Red Hat Day!

First we went to Mexican Inn on 8th Avenue. Good food and lots of chatting!

Several people stopped by our table to talk with us and ask about the Red Hat Society.

We recited our vows and then when our mascot, Rosie was singing, we got several smiles from the diners around us!

After we ate, we walked across the street to a resale store.

After browsing for a bit, we were walking back to our cars when a lovely young lady named Laura popped out of Finn MacCool's Pub and started chatting with us. Then a gentleman named Roy popped out and invited us inside.

We chatted and laughed. Roy, the manager, invited us to bring our chapter to the pub for a day.

It definately will be on our agenda for the year!

We thanked Roy and Laura for a fun visit and walked back across the street to our cars.

Then we drove down the street to The  Butler's Antiques.

We were greeted warmly and enjoyed hunting for treasures in the store.

Unfortunately, the ac was not working and we couldn't stay very long due to the heat & humidity.

All in all, it was a great day and a great way to celebrate membership in the Red Hat Society!

For your viewing pleasure this afternoon, we have a selection of pics of the most beautiful baby in the entire world!

Born Monday, January 26, 2009, 10:42 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs, 2.6 oz, 19 3/4 inches long.

I have bragging rights 'cause he's my first grandbaby!

I present to you

Lucian Drake Eugene Stewart:

Just wanted to let you all know that my first grandbaby arrived on Monday!

All are doing well!

Yes, I've been away for awhile...

Nothing bad, just been preoccupied.

Check me out on myspace:

www.myspace.com/texperhacs 

I'll try to spend more time here again.

Ya'll have a great day!

Whether you've been on the QMB2 since the beginning, coming back after being away or brand new to it all,

Happy 2009 and welcome to the playground!
You'll find this really  is such an amazingly fun place to play with
so many different virtual groups to join here,
tons of wonderful Red Hat Sisters to chat with
and a new adventure with each click of your mouse!

What a great year it's going to be!

So glad you're here!

Here's some links to help you find your way around:

www.qmb2.com/hatquarters/

www.qmb2.com/tutorials/

http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/

And please pop in and join my groups:

http://www.qmb2.com/rosegarden/

http://www.qmb2.com/tvchatter/

http://www.qmb2.com/genealogy/

http://www.qmb2.com/catsrule/

Come on in and join the fun!

"When you turn 50
 You will see
 That as a Red Hatter
 The best is yet to be!"

© J. Perhacs

http://www.freewebs.com/rosebrigade/

Wishing all of you a very prosperous, healthy and happy New Year!

To all of my Red Hat Sisters:       

Yesterday was so much fun! We had our annual chapter anniversary party which was a holiday ornament exchange.

Ocean Rock was once again where we gathered.

After we recited our chapter vows, we discussed what we would like to do next year. Everyone had great ideas and we decided on a few things for sure.

Then we played Christmas carols on our kazoos and chatted.

Each Lady brought a holiday ornament in a gift bag. Each bag got a number, then everyone drew numbers to get their ornament.

Happy Holidays from Rose Brigade!