More reception pictures

Margaritas were popular. The two margarita makers were new at this job, but very good at following a recipe.


RM's grandmother who is 88 years old came all the way from Minnesota for the occasion!


Of course Minnesota is a lot closer than the UK where the parents of the groom were from.


The parents of the bride came quite a way too. Well, maybe not.

Still among the Living

I noticed that I have not posted for a LONG time. Well, I have been busy. It may take several blogs to describe all that has taken place and to show the photos. Right now I am on a chat site with Dell regarding my laptop problems. I have spent at least six hours so far. Sure hope this time solves my problem.

Ok: a overview of my Summer shows a family reunion at our house with 27 people, then a wedding in MD and a reception at our house for 40-50 people. Then out of town guests for several days. What a whirlwind, but great fun. I now have three days to get things caught up before driving to Kankakee to stay with a friend who had a knee transplant. They have dial up internet so I may not post much from there.

So to start here are two pictures from the Wedding. In case you did not know, the dress Renee Michelle is wearing is her paternal Grandmothers. We just needed to replace the netting on the skirt.

Happy Birthday Stacey

The countdown is in progress. One week from today I will be loading the car with table linens, china, wine and champagne glasses, candle holders, containers to make floral centerpieces, etc, etc. Hope I leave enough room for Hubby and myself.

Last night G and I loaded a trailer with two filing cabinets, the electric organ and three large mirrors that were in the garage. I am taking them to Goodwill. They are happy to have them and I certainly am happy to give them. This gives us a neater area in the garage for the wedding reception. I plan to serve the food from there and it would be a shelter if additional shade is needed.



Yesterday, Shawn had a surprise birthday party for Stacey. He put it together in one week and it was was wonderful. Two neighbor women helped by asking Stacey to go shopping with them. When she returned we all were there. He had us park on another street so she did not even see the cars. She was surprised. Since this was her 31st birthday, it was not even one of the years that you would expect a big party. Since most of their friends are at the same stage of live as they are i.e. kids, there were a lot of children there, probably a dozen between 5 weeks old and 9 years. Of course they have a lot of things for children to play with so it was great for them.