Recovery time

We are back. We have almost recovered from the whirlwind of the folks' 50th anniversary weekend. The laundry has recovered yet, but will even out (hopefully before College Girl come in with her PILES this w/e).

We had a LOVELY time. The folks were totally over-whelmed and appreciative of all the good wishes and slathering of praise. We got there LATE Thurs nite so we could help decorate and do the odds and ends on Fri. Mark ended up golfing on Fri with Dad, bro-in-law Scott and Larry, Scott's boss. They didn't have a balmy March day, but made it thru bravely. The girls had most of the decorating done, so we had to clean stuff up, vacuum (one of my strengths) and make sure we had everything ready.

We took the folks out for supper on Fri nite (It was also Dad's bday and their 50th). We had a nice time just the folks, the 4 Stinnett kids and their spouses. We took them by the building, so they could see our video with just us. They loved it!! Then Amy's sweet husband, Eric, read a tribute to the folks that he wrote---so wonderful. Then Joy K gave them the scrapbook that she put together with cards sent by tons of folks with memories and good wishes. By now, the folks were getting the idea that this 50th stuff is a "big deal".

On Sat am we had a nice morning sitting around and chatting. We went to the building early for pictures. Then folks started coming. We ended up with about 150+ guests. We had them sign a huge, framed mat of the invitation that Amy made---so nice! We had lots of cake, mocha punch and pineapple punch, plus cheese and crackers. One of the ladies' from church ran the kitchen and worked HARD all afternoon. We didn't have to think about anything at all. There were a couple other good workers. It was so nice to be able to enjoy the party without pouring punch or serving cake ourselves. We had TONS of family members come--so fun! Everyone enjoyed seeing our video, and we successfully made many cry---so hurray!! After the reception, we fed about 70 of our family and friends there at the church building. Scott had smoked ribs and chicken and lots of the family brought stuff. So good!. Then we sat and sang---like we do at camp--such a good time. We all helped clean up, and were still keyed up when we got back to the folks'. We sat and talked with them about it all and who talked to whom etc....The folks TOTALLY enjoyed the day.

At church the next day, people were still talking about what a nice party it was. Lots of people want to see the video again, so Mark will have to get the DVD done and sent to them soon. Mom said yesterday when I talked to her that folks aren't used to seeing a"functional, loving family" and it makes an impression. That's why the friends were amazed at how nice everything was done, how much family we had there and how much fun it all was. A nice, nice weekend!!


We got home about 7:00 on Sun nite. On Monday am I got to take Abby downtown KC on the Plaza for her root canal. Yikes! We found it ok, even a parking place. She turned out to be their best patient, child or adult ever!! We go back in a month ot finish. She hasn't been in much pain, so that's good.

Last night we had the School Board's Academic Awards for 8th graders. Hannah won this in 5th and now 8th (along with 249 other 8th graders), hopefully she will get it again in 11th grade as one of the top 50 in her class. Kat played in the Championship tourney, the semi's. We were going to split up and go one to each, but M's truck died at 4:45 pm yesterday, so we barely got it to the mechanic before it closed. So we will cheer for Kat's team in the finals of the 4th grade girls on Saturday. So COOL!!!! Of course she scored last night b/c we weren't there. That's the way it goes.

Em and I went to our dr this am. I had my first ever TOTAL physical. I have had parts done, but never the whole thing on one day. YIKES!!! She was a trooper and so was I. Now I'm back on laundry and dish duty and glad to be on both. Mark and I have been to Hogwarts the last 2 nights catching up on Harry Potter and gang so we will be ready for #4 out on DVD yesterday. We never got to the theatre to see it, so have promised the girls that we will get it this week. Jess will be here on Fri nite for Spring Break!! We got to see her last week at Grandma's but weren't done seeing her.

All for now.


PS Amie don't tell Wayne he was the HIT of the party. (I thught I was the hit---M thought HE was the hit, but it really was Wayne) .....everyone thought he was so funny and charming---yes we were only serving mocha and pineapple punch. lol. We try to put the FUN back in dysFUNctional. Nobody can "work a room" like Wayne. So glad they came!!!