Sister Roxy arrived this afternoon, so I'd say the Graduation Festivities have truly begun. Son-in-law Todd was busy perfuming the air with the scent of the turkey he was smoking to go with the mole for Havela's party.
Daughter Dawn, Roxy and I soon headed for town where we made a large purchase of fruit, vegetables and bread. We needed fruit and marshmallows for the chocolate fountain; vegetables for a munching tray; bread for sandwiches and garlic bread. We went to the Mexican market in Woodburn where there was a really nice selection of fresh stuff. We got almost everything we wanted there, but ended up with a stop at Safeway as well. (We are trying to get everything organized for meals as well as the party...)
When we got back, Todd had some more papers he needed to have printed and scanned. My computer had gotten seven automatic upgrades last night and I could not get anything to work! The scanner/printer would not even respond to it. Finally, I shut everything down, unplugged it all and then started all over again. Then, it finally all decided to work! I know the upgrades are necessary and useful, but it seems like it always takes a bit for everything to work correctly once they are all integrated...
After dinner, Roxy and Dawn started shredding the turkey meat. It was a big job, but they got it all in baggies to go in the freezer until it's needed on Saturday. Havela's classmate Katy has been staying the last couple of nights, so we have the start of a houseful. It will be fun tomorrow when the other grandparents and uncles start to arrive.
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