CELEBRATIONS

Starting  March 19,2021 I sent my sister each day a countdown email to her 75th birthday. I put in a thought or memory about her life each time - hobbies, trips, work, church, shore. She would often respond, especially if I had asked a question. She printed them and made a book. 

 

 On Sunday, May 30 I surprised her at church with a Special Recognition Pin from United Methodist Women for all the work she has done for women, children and youth. Over the years she has knitted 1000 baby hats and lap robes, which she donates to Crozer Hospital, She is the financial secretary for Norwood Methodist Church, the Sunday School, VBS, and Little Blessings Preschool at the church. She supports the food pantry in the town. And she has had my son living with her for the last 10 years. 

She knew that Bob, Larry and I were taking her out for dinner at Flemings on Sunday evening. We had a good meal and ended it with a  strawberry cake that Bob had gotten for her.

The next day Lynda came up to Circle M to celebrate Memorial Day. Bob, Felicia and Lucas joined us for dinner. Then I went home with Lynda and spent June 1st with her, eating out and shopping to celebrate her actual birthday.  Fun to celebrate these milestones together. 

Of course while we were in PA we went to see the grandchildren. Hunter and Averie enjoyed popsicles on a hot day.

Hunter found a unique way to play with a water balloon. 

Ashtyn ;and Averie enjoyed throwing the balloons at each other.

This had been Ashtyn's last day of kindergarten, a fun way to celebrate. 

It is always good to get together with fellow teachers from my days at Octorara. All of us are retired now and enjoying life.  Glad we keep in touch with each other.

Larry drove the RV and I followed with the Highlander for this trip. We can't tow the Highlander since it tis a hybrid. We were cleaning out everything in the garage at our rental property, so the tenants can buy the house. They have lived there for the 15 years we have owned the property. On the way back to Florida we were hit with Cicadas, what a mess they made on the front of the RV and car. The first thing we did when we arrived home on Tuesday was wash the vehicles.