The last two days have been a blur. The family reunion was
easy to prepare for, the weather was perfect and everyone
had a good time. The girls were literally overcome with
all of their presents. They got so much stuff that they
won't have to buy anything but diapers.

The food was great, the kids ate outside and stayed out there
most of the time. The hard part was the cleanup as their
was so much furniture I had to move back into place since
we set up three tables and had to sort of denude the living
room. I have the folding chairs and table loaded to take
back to Renee and I did the vacuming before I moved the
furniture back.

We used plastic plates and paper napkins but had enough
silverware to go around and didn't have to resort to plastic.
I had washed windows and cleaned the things that wouldn't
get messed up again so the fall cleaning is done and I can
enjoy the weather.

It was shocking to see the toll time had made on my cousin.
She is several years younger than I am and very frail. She
has not stayed active and it makes a huge difference. If
you don't use it, you lose it.

Rex suffered greatly from the puppy who literally wore him
out. Sara did bring that terrible little beast. Rex is very good with children and other dogs, he has the patience
of a saint.