Recently, a friend asked me if I had gotten my house back in order after having Amber's party. My immediate answer was "It'll never be the same again." After I said that, I realized it probably wasn't interpreted the way I intended. So, let me explain.
Now, when I look around the house, I see 75 + of our closest friends and family that came that day. I see the little kids looking through the fence at the chickens. I hear one of the little girls begging me to take her to look for eggs. I see the friends I hadn't seen in several years. I see the folks that traveled for hours to be with us that day. I see them relaxing on our sofa and telling us what's happened since the last time we met. I see all the canopies and tables in the yard. I see my sister carrying her big bowl of the best pasta salad I've ever had. I see the teens coming to hang out with Amber and share the bon-fire that night. I see the friends that stayed until 11:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.....until the next Thursday! lol I see our parents and am thankful they could share the day with us. I feel the love and laughter of the day. And for that very reason, my home will never be the same again. And neither will I.
The Banner!
The Bands!
The Army Band!
The Veterans!
More Veterans!
Someone painted their white dog with red and blue paint. It's funny but a bit disrespectful to the flag, don't ya think? (sorry for the view)
The school children!
The Shriners!
More Shriners!
The Churches!
The drill team!
Janetta!
Amber!
Look Out!
Here they go again!
The End!