5th of July

We had an excellent party yesterday! We had a few friends and family over to celebrate Ed's birthday. We had ALL our children there. Bob and Bethany came up from VA and Ed was so surprised. Everyone knew they were coming but him. We haven't seen them since there wedding last May. The girls missed them so much. Hopefully we will see them in the fall.

Back to the party. Ed had a great time. He got gifts; he doesn't like to receive, he likes to give. But all in all he liked what he got. He enjoyed every moment. We had so much food! I made a huge tray of potato salad and another of pasta salad. A huge bowl of Ambrosia salad (that is gone already!), and a huge tray of chocolate cake. I also made a gluten/casein, soy free chocolate cake for Katie. Others brought salad with chicken and all the makings, macaroni salad, taco salad dip, fruit salad, monkey bread, cookies, chips, and we can't forget the watermelon. It was so good. We still have food left so I don't have to cook for another day or two.

After everyone left, Jon, Ben, Becca and two of their friends lit fireworks. Katie and Ana thought it was the best thing. Katie could not believe that I had sparklers when I was 6 yrs. old.! LOL!!

I just have to say that Eddie's (the oldest), hair is so nice. It is black and curly. What woman would pay for hair like his. I don't know where he got it from. We all have straight hair...blah.
LOL!

Today I'm "trying" to copy more things for school. I'm tired and I don't feel like doing anything. Well, I already did dishes and alot of laundry including hanging it out to dry.

I should try to relax but I feel like things always need to be done. It's too hot to ride a bike or take a walk. I could fill up the kids little pool and soak my feet in it. I wonder what the girls would think if I took over their pool...that sounds like fun. ~smile~

Have a nice quiet day.
Margarete