Monday, May 31, 2010

Celebrating!

The new patio and grape arbor are finished -- and it is time for a party!


Just for fun, Daughter Dawn piled up all of the nursing textbooks she has lived with for the past few years --

Dawn and Todd invited family and friends to an "Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social" to celebrate her graduation from OHSU's nursing program --


After a night of steady rain, the sun actually came out in time for the party and everyone enjoyed ice cream sundaes in the back yard!

What a fun afternoon! Sister Roxy drove down from Olympia as expected, but instead of her husband Rich, she brought a great surprise -- Cousin Cathy! (She's the one across the table in the plaid shirt.) I have not seen her for many years, and it was a delight to have her here. Later in the afternoon, our oldest daughter Mary Mae arrived from Mount Vernon, Washington.

After the Open House, Todd barbecued chicken for family and a few friends. The youngsters all ended up in the hot tub while the rest of us had a good time visiting and telling stories.

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