More Packing and An Anniversary!

The Granddaughters were busy cleaning house this morning, while I packed some more boxes. I had to seek their help to get platters and vases out of high cupboards. Havela got the bottom ones for me, but we had to recruit taller Kyra to get the top ones. Even standing on a chair, it was all she could do to reach the back. We packed all of the big plates and platters (most of which we had used last weekend for the Graduation Party) as well as Daughter Dawn's collection of vases.

We're packing the boxes about 2/3s of the way, then filling them with pillows. I've been using extra bedding and towels as packing which seems to be working well. After we got that cupboard empty, Kyra and I started on the decorative stuff -- the pictures and knickknacks on the walls and mantle piece. We packed three large boxes from the living room, kitchen and family room and I think we've still got one or two to go.

The last thing we packed away this afternoon was the raspberry freezer jam we made yesterday. I sent a couple of jars over to Auntie Violet's freezer, They sure look pretty --

Yesterday was our oldest daughter Mary Mae and her husband Scott's 25th wedding anniversary. She posted this lovely picture on Facebook. They were married at our home, Tree Heart Ranch, Ltd. The dress she is wearing was made using lace crocheted by her maternal Great-grandmother Kubik and her mother, Great-great-grandmother Telecky. Since MM had been away in school for several years, she wanted to have a weekend party. Many of their friends came and pitched their tents and stayed (one was even doing kayak rolls in the swimming pool!) for a couple of days. Texas John barbecued a pig and we had strawberries and angel food cake instead of the traditional layers.

The picture sure brought back memories!