Sunday, July 26, 2009

Happy Birthdays!!!!

Almost thru this month. So far so good



Friday evening was Kelly's bridal shower. I'd post pictures, but I only have four on my camera, and they're not that great. ( thought my camera was being used to take pics, but my nieces camera was being used. We have the same one! So, Hopefully Alyssa will post some) Anyway, I thought the evening went very well. Kelly is sooooo sweet. So grateful and appreciative for anything done for her. She oohed and aahed over everything. Had a good turn out-about 30 adults and 10-12 kids. So hard to know what to expect when you have an open invitation, on a summer Friday evening. Everyone had a chance to mingle and meet. Plenty of food for everyone-at least I brought leftovers home, so no one can say they didn't have opportunity. Kyle was extremely pleased when I brought home the leftovers!! Thank you to Laureen & Michelle for all the help with the event!! And to Alyssa, Stacey, and Dayna for helping with setup. And to those who stayed for clean up. Takes a good team effort to pull off a successful event!!

The evening made some special memories. It actually was a bit difficult planning and getting ready for this event, as this was my moms specialty. She loved to do this!!! So, she was in the back our minds continuously. And on Friday evening, we wished so badly for her to have been there. She would have been beaming with pure joy. Her table clothes covered every table there, and that was our way of including her presence.



Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of Katelyn's passing. What is a good way to honor this??? Beats me!!! STopped at the graveside last night, as obviously many had already during the day. Then, we spent the rest of the evening at Roger & Anita's. Still so hard, but time does heal. What a precious family!!!



The sun is out today. Need to hang out my clothes on the clothesline. Nothing beats the smell of clothes dried out on the line. And since the forecast is for rain to start tonight, we need to make the best of the sun while its here.



July is the month for birthdays in my family. Started on the 20th with Nathan & Rowan, and we progress thru Roger, Laureen, Kyle, Bria, And end with Ty on Aug 2. Hoping to head over to Roland & Laureens today to spend some time with them. Big 50 for Laureen yesterday-Rolands is coming up in October! Happy Birthday to all these special people!!



Yes, Kyle has invited friends over for Wednesday to celebrate his 13th! I am working MOn, Tues, and Wed night, but will make this work. Have to. He is so excited!! Remember the days of being excited to get one year older??!!



I'm off to make lunch and catch up on the rest of my day. Have an awesome and safe day out there!!

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