The Party

As the song goes, "Oh what a night!" The elan woman birthday bash is officially over and this editor is slowly regaining consciousness. The countless details that we fretted about going into the night were completely wrapped around providing an exquisite evening of entertainment for our guests. From the unbelievable food provided by the Painted Pony restaurant (people could not get enough of the variety of options and rich flavors) to the mouth watering V Chocolates - add the sounds of the St. George Musical Theater, all encircled in the spectacular "Bramasole" Parade Home provided by Split Rock Fine Homes and it was truly a night to behold. Some 300+ attendees basked in the elegance of a wonderfully diverse crowd which included business professionals, artists, media, politicians, regional celebrities, subscribers, our advertisers and contributors.
Highlights of the evening including our guests casting votes to officially name the elan woman awards. Our annual event will honor a "Professional of the Year" and a "Volunteer of the Year" - hence forth to be known as the "e-xceptional awards." Making history were our first two honorees. Mary Ronnow, CEO of The Skin Institute was recognized as "Professional of the Year", while the beautiful Julie Hullinger was named elan's "Volunteer of the Year." Both received elan's unique token of recognition, a large, crystal diamond ring paper weight with the elan logo engraved on the face of the diamond - unique and classy, just like our honorees.
So, after all the hoopla of the week, I've taken a number of occasions to soak up the moment. What love and support was present within the walls of "Bramasole." Debra and I have honestly been so fortunate to have connected with extraordinary individuals who believe in elan woman. As our new issue expresses in my letter from the editor, gratitude abounds for the success we share with all those who have become a part of the elan woman family.
What's next? After I finish eating what little was left of the "gia-normous" birthday cake I will begin to take advantage of the amazing southwest weather (70 degrees today baby!). The fresh air and sunshine elevates my soul like no other...and "fresh" is absolutely a part of the creative element necessary for elan woman. I'll squeeze into the jogging pants and hit the park tonight with the girls, Maci and Hannah, my toy poodles. While strolling, I'll offer up my highest degree of humility for this past week and all of the love this life has provided. Then I'll come back and start a load of laundry.