Sunday, July 3, 2011 The morning after.

Some people just can't let the party end.  We got up this morning with a house full of people. I can't explain how good that makes me feel. You sit and debrief over coffee and croissants. People relating stories of the night before. You can't be everywhere and when you hear those stories you relive the party all over again. You catch up with people that aren't there all the time and realize how much you miss them.  Anne and Ron stayed overnight along with Nick, Lisa and Scott, Iona and Brad and all the Raposos. My grandkids and Lurline and Dave left early. They had a long drive ahead of them and had to be back in Calgary tonight. I hated saying good bye but then  I know we will see them again when we go on our cruise in January. I will appreciate their company even more because I miss them so much. We had a long leisurely breakfast with people coming and going. A couple of pots of coffee and then Ron and Anne were about to leave for mammas. Nick and Hank decided to go too. Brad and Iona left and Lisa and Scott went to a bbq for Lisa's birthday at her mom's house. Lissa and I had plans to clean like little crazy but the late night, early morning got to us. We both went for a nap. Soon everyone came back and Lisa and Scott stayed another night and so did Nick. I think it makes Hank very happy to have his brothers here and while at mom's this afternoon they apparently were remembering stories that involved their childhood and lives. We all retired relatively early to get a good nights sleep. So until tomorrow I bid you good night and sweet, sweet dreams. 

Thursday, June 30,2011 Masquerade

We think we have all got our mask made and ready to take first prize at the party on Saturday. I think we did an awesome job. Jack, Melissa, Monica, Lurline, Talia and I all made the ones above and Monica and Melissa made two. We still have lots to do to get ready for the party but things are coming together. I can hardly wait. We are just hoping someone out there is busy doing a sun dance for us. Our plans could all fall apart if it rains. I have faith that our weather will cooperate. I'm not asking for blazing sun, just don't want the wet stuff to make an appearance. We got all the cd's cataloged for the karaoke and have a great selection for all our stars to chose from. Gotta jet as I still have some things to do that can't wait. So until tomorrow I bid you good bye.