#spaceparty

✨️🥂"An Evening Out of Time"

The gala sparkled with lights that danced like stars caught in champagne. It was one of those evenings where the elite of the galaxy gathered—not to save the universe, but to toast its absurdity in style. The Doctor, looking deeply uncomfortable in a borrowed pinstripe jacket, fidgeted with a fork that was clearly meant for a species with three thumbs.

River, on the other hand, looked like she owned the room.

She leaned against him from behind, one hand possessively curled around his shoulder, the other cradling his chin like she was sculpting him from memory. Her dress—neon green and woven with crystalline strands—caught the light with every movement, like a living constellation. It was dazzling, scandalous, and completely River.

"You're tense," she whispered, voice rich with amusement. "Afraid someone might recognize you?"

"River," the Doctor said, not looking at her, "this party is hosted by the Galactic Ministry of Temporal Regulation. Half these people would love to dissect me."

She smiled and rested her chin on the crown of his head. "Then it’s lucky you brought your wife. I’m fabulous at misdirection."

The waiter approached with a tray of floating hors d'oeuvres that rearranged themselves into symbols of approval or insult depending on who reached for them. The Doctor reached—got a middle tentacle. River laughed, leaned in, and plucked one. Hers bloomed into a rose.

"Show-off," he muttered.

"Married one," she replied.

So this is what four looks like. Happy birthday to our little Snorlax fournados, Ronan Lane and Finn Lux Gray—the boys who made me a mama, and Colt a dada

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Outer Space Sugar Cookies are ideal for children's birthday parties. The marbled colors and edible glitter give them the appearance of coming straight from the cosmos!

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Food coloring blue, purple, black. Edible glitter or sprinkles.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Divide the dough into separate portions for each color you want to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Start with lighter colors and work your way to darker colors like black. Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small pieces of each colored dough and gently press them together to create a marbled effect. Don't overmix; you want the colors to swirl together. Roll out the marbled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes rockets, stars, planets, etc. and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles on top of the cookies for a touch of magic. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes