We then shred it and put it in the refrigerator. Now our Big Day would be so much easier.
Ken and Kris came in on Friday morning with their five children, Sheri was here with her four and one more. The one more was a surprise visit from her husband.
Mike's Dad flew him out on Thursday as a surprise to everyone, all but Sheri. I suspected something was up but tried not to press the issue. I did ask her what was a good weekend to hold the party, So the weekend was planned.
When Mike walked in the door, all the kids yelled and at least one of them cried tears of joy.
They had missed him so much. They have been apart very little and then only as necessary.
So we had a big beginning to the weekend.
Our company began arriving around 2, Robert and Gina from Sacramento with two of their sons, (which are men) arrived. We had about 35 guests with a special treat.
One of our guests called to say, she had company from out of town, Her niece and nephew. I, of course said, "Bring them on over, we would love to have them."
When they arrived we were introduced and they seemed very comfortable. Remember I had never met these people or knew nothing about them.
Our dear friends, Ron and Darlene arrived, (we have been friends over 40 years). They began visiting with our new visiting guests.
Now to the treat. Ron and the new guest had been best friends in high school, over 50 years ago. It was so wonderful to see that happen. It was meant to be. These new friends coming into town at the right time to see an old friend. A friend they may have never encountered.
David had a great time, He was his usual self. He showed everyone what I have endured for over 45 years. A time I would not trade for anything. He cracked jokes, He did his silly walk, he was entertainer of the day. One person made a comment that he sure had the drunk act down, he must have had experience. Actually he is quiet good at that act, but he grew up with a couple of them. He learned a lot about life from that experience.
For his birthday he got this cute T shirt. I must include a photo of that. It has hand prints of his five grandchildren from southern California on the front with "This is our Papaw,"
on the back it says,
"And if you don't like it you can kiss our Butt." It has the butt print of Kiara, (three years old) in pink with fairy sparkles.
All done in good taste of course.
We had a great meal and several people swam. We had a great visit. I have several photos to transfer to the computer and you will be able to see the fun time we had, the guests and our hot day.
Man it was hot. As usual, it is always hot when we party. I guess that is from being born in June and getting Married in June. Hot months.
Today is now Wednesday, my daughter and grandchildren leave in two days. We are already sad. We have enjoyed this visit so much.
The children have swam to their hearts content, (I know they will miss the pool), D the oldest was able to earn a little money by helping his other papaw tear out a deck and shred paper at the office.
He then helped me sort garbage from plastic, cans and bottles, We then drove to the recycle stand.. Hey 8 dollars is a good amount to earn for sorting garbage but not sure it was worth what we had to deal with, (in the garbage.)
This was garbage and recycles from the last week. I always save my aluminum but I never knew I could make so much on glass.
Guess you know I now will recycle my glass and plastic.
M , 11 spent the night with her cousin, Today is the cousins birthday. The Mom took them to town for manicures. Tonight was pizza or some equally child food.
We stayed home to relax and prepare for lonely.
The younger ones are so much fun. G the 7 almost 8 year old is so sweet. He is the most obedient child. You tell him something he, as a rule, says, "OK"
The younger one, E-5 is something else. He is totally unafraid of anything. He runs and jumps in the pool and swims really well, Swims with his swimmies on. We have let him swim without them but he does not realize he can come up for air. He just keeps going. His Mom freaks.
I told her he has really strong lungs for a little guy. We have photos of him in his gear, as in goggles, nose plug and swimmies. He fits the name I call him, E.T. Like the alien.
Friday we take them to the airport, it will be a sad day,. We are not sure we will come back home that day. Going to be too hard to be home with the house so empty.
We may take a trip through Y.C., to see our son, on the way out. Not sure of anything yet.
Photos are to follow.
All I can tell you for sure is this has been a great three weeks. I have been so relaxed, so not doing housework.
I figure I have rainbows to see and little time to see them.
House work can wait, R a i n b o w s won't.
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