Family Meal
And Surprise Shower for the Future Bride & Groom
Friday, May 6
But first – two bird photos. I just missed catching this Chipping Sparrow with bits of straw (left) in its beak. I was hoping it would pick it up again, but it was more interested in eating.
I caught a glimpse of this male Indigo Bunting one afternoon.
Our daughters Deb and Diane
Diane and her family arrived during the late afternoon on Friday, May 6. They came from Maine to attend the sixtieth wedding anniversary celebration for Mark’s parents on Saturday, and help surprise Nathaniel and Abby.
Diane visiting with Cerwin’s mother in our garage.
Abby received this chocolate L.L. Bean boot from a client of the restaurant where she worked in Maine. She brought it along so our family would help her eat it.
This was her last week of work. She wants to devote the next few weeks to preparing for her early July wedding and move to Pennsylvania.
Front: Cerwin’s mother and me
Back: Diane and Abigail
Cerwin’s mother and me in front and Diane and Deb behind us
Kristen (with back to my camera) and Abby. Each of our children and grandchildren were here, with the exception of Jere who was sick with strep throat.
Enjoying supper
Because I was intent on getting started on time, I forgot to take many pictures, but I did get a shot of someone’s meal. We had haystacks.
This makes a simple, delicious meal and consists of layering tortilla chips, mashed potatoes, chili con carne, lettuce, tomato, onion, grated cheese, and salsa.
It was especially easy for me as everyone brought something for the meal.
Our dessert was a fresh fruit tray.
Abby and Nathaniel listening intently to someone.
By this point I was getting a bit nervous, as I knew there were twenty-five people (friends and his family) just outside the door waiting to surprise them.
It took only a few seconds for their expressions to change to surprise.
We used the family meal to get them here – and it worked!
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Tomorrow night – the shower
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