These last 2 days have been a crazy whirlwind of fun, family and friends! Kelly and I had several things to help with for Chrissy’s graduation party, which was Friday night at Mammoth Park. We spent part of Thursday and Friday getting organized. We had to be at the pavilion at 2pm on Friday. We both drove because Kelly was leaving before I was — she had to get Chase at the house (he was still coughing) and drive home late Friday night.
Autmn got to the house just as we were leaving, and we had to take time to cuddle Cameron and have some one-on-one baby time. That little guy is so cute! But we finally tore ourselves away and headed out to Pavilion 13.
When we got there – WOW! I think Jen had cleaned out Amazon’s stock on Graduation decorations! They were fabulous. She had banners and photo boards and citronella candles, and centerpieces, and balloons and snacks and table clothes and napkins and … just WOW. We spent two hours putting everything together and it looked fabulous. Only Jen…
And the view! We were right at the lake, with flocks of ducks swimming around and the sun reflecting on the water. There was a volley ball court, shuffle board, swings, and a corn hole game. And also a blue tooth speaker system that played Christina’s playlist. She did, however, sneak in a few Beach Boy songs for her Mimi!
Jen ordered cupcakes and cookies from a specialty bakery. They were beautiful and delicious! There were cheese and cracker trays, fruit, veggies and dip, pretzels, bowls of chips, and six or seven coolers of drinks.
I obviously didn’t know everyone but did get to catch up with a few friends that I knew from Jen’s rescue or Chrissy’s friends. Her ‘bestie’ Hope was there, too, and they kept jumping in the Acura and driving around the parking lot! But they all had a great time.
My friend Teresa, my Violet cousin Deb and her husband Jim, and Skunk Hollow cousin Beth and her husband Harold all came. Nate came over and sat down, and he and Kelly sat and talked with us for a long while. That doesn’t happen too often!
Cameron made his rounds, passed around to his adoring public, keep him and us entertained. We couldn’t put him down in the grass or the cement so we waltzed him around or pushed him in the stroller.
And Chrissy just loved everybody and everything going on around her. I love that girl and am so happy for her and proud of her! What a lovely evening!
(Nate’s friend and business partner)
This morning I started the day by stopping by the funeral home – an older lady in our church family passed away. Her daughter Judy and I were the first two to spend a week at Camp Christian from Hempfield Church back in the 60’s, and before long the whole youth group was going to camp! I also got to see my friend Patty Buschek, who was going to play the piano for the service. I was touched by the fact that she and her daughter both said they missed seeing me since they switched church attendance. I love that lady!
From there it was the Steiner Family Reunion. It was again at Altman Park in Jeannette and it’s a very nice big pavilion. Also again, so much food! I won’t have to eat for a week, after yesterday and today. We had a nice turnout and the weather stayed clean until after we were all packed up.
My blessing these past few days has been spending time with sweet, precious family and friends.
PEANUTS Thought for the Day:
TOMORROW August 4th is:
American Family Day; Assistance Dog Day; Hooray for Kids Day; National Frog Day; National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day; National Friendship Day; National Sisters Day; Single Working Women’s Day; US Coast Guard Birthday; Exercise with your Child Week.
Yesterday’s fake day was Meatball day. Tomorrow — Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! The best! Friendship day, sisters day. Near to my heart! God bless…
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