I had the car packed last night by 11pm, except that I forgot the bunting! But there was so much stuff we didn’t need it. Then this morning I realized at 8am that I hadn’t iced the cinnamon rolls! I mixed up the icing, spread the rolls out on 3 trays, and went to work. I moved fast and got it all done and the kitchen cleaned up before Ron got here. We left about 9:17am and headed to West Alexander.
There were so many people helping set up! Aunt Kimmie and Uncle Greg, Mark and Drew Hancher, Kelly and her friend Jamie, Ma, Matt, Peyton, Logan, Ron and I. Carrie and Leighann came later and by about 1:30 everything was ready. Jamie and Ron basically set up the photo backdrop – I held the balloons! Red White and Blue theme.
Most of us (family) got a picture taken. I was frustrated when I realized that with my WHOLE FAMILY there I should have had a family picture taken! What a perfect opportunity!
There was so much food! And the centerpieces and backdrops and decorations looked wonderful.
(I know it’s too dark to see well!)
We walked down to see the steers. I don’t know which one belonged to Japheth and which to Peyton. They were entirely indifferent to our presence. Most of the kids were either in the pool or the creek. It was a great day for playing in the water. They had outdoor games, too, and there were a lot of young people. It was so good to see so many there! Chrissy found a snail in the creek bed and there were daisies in the fields.
Front: Clarice, friend, Logan
I hadn’t seen Chrissy for about a week – found out she passed her permit test – and Nate said she drove the whole way home down Route I-70! She also got a job at Subway in New Stanton so she’s all set! We headed back to Greensburg about 5:45 after helping clean up. Peyton’s older friends were having an after party down in the field with a bonfire and ‘real’ food. I’m sure they had a great time. It was a lot of work but Kelly did a wonderful job and everything was perfect!
Ron & I enjoyed spending time together in the country and being with family. Thursday night we were with his family; today, with mine. It’s been a great visit.
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TOMORROW August 20th is:
National Accessible Air Travel Day; World Mosquito Day; National Radio Day; National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day.
Tomorrow is our church picnic at Twin Lakes. It’s been a while since we’ve done that. I hope to enjoy a walk around the lake afterwards! God bless…
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