The Surprise - Part Two

Yesterday I shared about the reveal of

this magnificent surprise. Two girls

with birthdays just days apart who were

penpals and then surprised by a first time

meeting....whew! That is a lot to get out.

When Sunday rolled around it was time for

Church and a Party. Many who were at church

also came for the party. It was so much fun.

Chelsea wanted a cook out. So...that is what

she got. We are spoiling her terribly these

days...but she is also a huge help around here

and deserves some perks.

I headed out back to check on a few details

and this is what I found...some very happy

corn huskers.

Chelsea, Clarence(A&J's Dad), Allison and Julianne

Hey Allison,

What's up with that ear of corn?

They husked more than two dozen ears and then 

broke each ear in half to make it easier to handle
and to go a bit farther.

After a while I strolled outside again and found

this young one and this not so young one

in the hammock.

Hey wait a minute...

This is the other brother!

Joe loves the kids 

and they love him.

They were so very cute together and I thought

I had made a great discovery until I found 

Kelly, from Cozy Comforts taking their 

picture as well.  

She had already gotten some great shots.

Hmmph!

Well, before long I came across Katie 

and her Mom enjoying the Summer day.

Katie wasn't feeling very well but she

cheered up at the sight of Bandit.

It was so very cute that it nearly melted my heart.

Turning around I found these awesome guys.

Pose for a picture?

Of course they will.

Nicholas, Mikey, Anthony and Jonathan

I headed back toward the house to get back to my preparations 

when I caught sight of Warren at the grill.

I called his name and captured this shot.

And then there was this moment where poor

Warren got caught in the kitchen with a whole

bunch of ladies...all he needed was a little

Seasoned Salt...but I don't think he feels that

badly about it, do you?

 

Carol, Kelly, My Mom, Warren and Sue

Finally, the eating began.
No pictures.
Are you kidding?
I was eating too.

There were people everywhere.
They were outside on the deck,
sitting at tables in the yard,
In the living room and downstairs in the
Family Room.
It was awesome!

Finally, some had to leave for other
gatherings and then there were only a few
families remaining.
Karen and Clarence had come prepared
to make grill pizzas.
They are soooo very good.
The line to apply your own
toppings was very orderly.
Even the birthday girls with their
tiaras waited their turn.

Pile it on, Rachel.
Lots of cheese makes it better!!

Allison is an expert at making these
personal size treats.

Mrs. Rabe got in on the pizza making fun.

Look at those toppings and the pizza dough
Karen made.  That was the second batch.
It went into my freezer for the next time we
want to enjoy this treat.
Thank you, Karen!


Some felt they should eat their pizzas in a

Miata.

I told you they were everywhere!!

What a day!!!
It ended at Creekside Cottage with a sweet
Fireworks show provided by Grandpa Bob
and a bunch of young friends.
Each child was able to choose "their own"
firework to have lit.
Everyone enjoyed the time in Fellowship and
the beautiful evening breezes.
We finally pulled back into our driveway
at Midnight.
Lovely, a truly lovely day.

Tomorrow, I will show the final
photos of this visit gone by too quickly.
Photos of the main players in the
adventure as we prepared to say goodbye.
Karen and I have agreed to post
pictures of ourselves.
A very rare event, indeed.
For both of us.
I don't know when Karen will
post hers, but I'll post mine tomorrow.
Thanks for your sweet and kind comments.
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