Thank you for all of the kind thoughts. I'm sorry you can't make it Pat, hope everything is OK. Weather still hot down here without much rain. See everyone next week.

Life sometimes does get in the way of things...hope its nothing too serious Pat! Sorry you can't come and have the PJ party at HH.
We are all getting together Friday night at Barlows to finish up the last minute things on the float, so everyone can meet there and decide what to do!
Happy Thoughts...

I'm so sorry to hear that, Patti. We'll really miss you. I was looking forward to seeing you again. Is everything okay?

Well, things change. I will not be attending the reunion. Life has gotten in the way and I've had to change my plans. I really hope everyone has a great time though. I'm hoping that later in the summer I'll be able to visit for a mini get together like last summer. Karen S will you be going to Vt any other time this summer?

Congratulations ! Someday I too will be a grandma. At least I think so. The boys tell me not to hold my breath. Guess that means I need to wait a while.

I'll let you know Eric what specifically but something will happen Friday to get us together at least for supper. The out-of-towners. Debbie and Janice have both mentioned a possible BYOfood BBQ but if that falls through I'm sure something will be set up. Unfortunately, not knowing Spfld. very well anymore it's hard to even just pick a restaurant and say lets all meet there. We ate at the HH last time. It was fun! Keep checking in.

I'm expecting to see Joanne Gordon here soon. She asked John to have an invitation sent to her. More voices, excellent!

Welcome to Grandparenthood, Eric. I have said that its the best feeling in the world. Your baby weighed the same as mine, length too. Hopefully, you are close so you can see her lots. My husband likes them better when they are big enough to play, where I like to snuggle. Enjoy!!!
I am sure everyone will be finishing up the float on Friday night. There is a meeting on Wed so we can find out more details. Happy Thoughts.........

Congratulations, Eric! The birth of a first grandchild must be a really special feeling.

Madalyn Opal Smith arrived 7 Jun at 22:30. She was 8lbs 11oz, 21 in long and is the cutest baby ever. Ok so I might be a little prejudiced :). As my first granchild she is perfect of course. I get to Manchester sometime on Friday and drive over to Springfield. If we come up with any plans post and provide directions and I will try to get there.

Rainy Sunday here. Spent yesterday catching up on all the yard work that wasn't done in 3 weeks! Glad I stuck to it. Now I have plants to put in the ground and I'll be caught up.

Congratulations Karen V on your 4.0. Makes you feel good to know you can keep up with those "young wippersnappers"! Sorry that you can't make it to the reunion, but we could have another little "mini" one when you do come.

I am excited that there are only 3 more days of school for me! You can always feel that it is time for the kids to have a break...they start doing behaviors from the beginning of the year, are whinny, tattle...all with the unknown of summer. School is sometimes the only constant, safe place in their lives, unfortunately. But I am ready for summer vacation. That is the best thing about working at school...the break...only draw back...it doesn't pay during the summer (for Paras anyway). Luckily, I stretch out my check for that time.

Happy Thoughts, meeting on Wednesday at Barlows to work on the float. Anyone who is interested!