Thank you for your patience and other ramblings

Hello, all!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I enjoy posting updates here when I am able.

Most of you are aware that my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer last month. This week was his surgery to remove the tumor and a portion of his colon. It went extremely well and with no complications. He even arrived home a day earlier than expected from the hospital!!! Woo hoo!!! We will find out the stage of his cancer by the end of this week and that will let us know what the next stage of treatments will be. All this being said, this is why I am not currently taking bookings. I AM working events that I had booked prior to his diagnosis which is wonderful... as I have a few each month already on the books to look forward to doing.

Yes, my primary concentration right now is to be here for my husband in his recovery and of course, caring for and schooling our daughter. I know you all understand and I appreciate your patience with me during this time. I hope to know by the end of the month when I will have the time to begin taking bookings once again. I need to know I have the time to do the contracts, emails and follow-up phone calls required for bookings.

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One of the events I had booked prior to his diagnosis was for this completely fun 40th Anniversary Party on Saturday. While my husband was in the hospital recovering from his surgery, I escaped to this party (yes, he WANTED me to be there). Hubby had his parents, sister and my parents watching over him during the day for me and providing me with continual updates - family is WONDERFUL!!!

I was able to take a few pics from the party.

I made the Bride and Groom Lootles for the head table.

A balloon loop to loop arch for the gift table. I fixed some balloons after taking this but never went back to take a new picture - I had to start twisting balloons! : )

This lovely lady was the very first adult to stand in line for a balloon. She was so very happy to do so and loved her "friendly" spider. Isn't she adorable? Great personality too!

I did take a few other pictures of guests with their balloon creations. Click here to view them all.

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Easter Sunday was lovely for our family. We were able to visit my brother in New Jersey where my family all met for the afternoon. I had a little time in the morning to create this Easter Lily for my mother (an excuse to practice my fantasy flowers).

Thank you all for your support, prayers, positive thoughts and for your time in reading this blog. May you be blessed abundantly this week and I look forward to working your future events!

Christine

aka Miss Balloon Heart

My First Fantasy Flower

Hello, all!

I made my first attempt at a Fantasy Flower, a flower created using uninflated balloons, this week and my daughter liked it so much that as soon as it was finished she asked if she could keep it in her room. How can you turn down a face like this?


I realize that I am blessed to have a built in model for my balloons who enjoys posing for the camera! I look forward to making more of these creations as time permits.

On another note, check out the photoshoot pictures of Jennifer Garner for PARADE magazine this week.
Thanks to Bama Balloons for pointing out this awesome picture. Yes, I use these large balloons and they are always sure to make a HUGE impact.

What else is going on?

Well, the Winter Time Stories with Miss Balloon Heart is this Friday at the Boyertown Community Library. You must register with the library for this event. My daughter has been assisting with the planning and practice for this event and we are having a great time with it.

Tell Your Friends about Miss Balloon Heart via this button below and be automatically entered for a chance to win a $25 iTunes Gift Card. There is no limit for how many entries you may have... click the link for details.

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Don't forget about the Encore Theater Company Valentine Fundraiser - order your special Valentine's Day Balloon Gift for that special someone!

In your busy day, I thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate you and wish abundant blessings for you and your family today, this week, this year and always.

Happily Twisting Balloons,

Christine Maziarz
aka Miss Balloon Heart
"Some kind of balloon Genie!"