27 week pictures and a babies shower

Ann Marie and the twins are heading into their 27th week of pregnancy.  We had a little photo op at her  home.  Five sisters in the below photo, two are just hanging out and growing.  

Kisses for the two new sisters to be!

Of course Sophie and Hondo had to get in on the action.

Oh how your lives are about to change little doggies.  

All of our lives are about to change and we just can't wait!

End of summer napkins and something new

The end of summer has me thinking of palm trees.  I wish I was on a beach.  I added the red glass to cheer on the USA during the olypics.  

I also went shopping.  Yes, two totally different stores.  

I have been needing a mitre box and I was at the mall and not Home Depot so I was able to make two purchases.  

I have watched the employees at Home Depot cut stuff for me with their mitre, so I think I can handle this one.  Ohhh, the projects!

The Golden Dinner

It was wonderful!  We gathered in our golden outfits, we feasted at a golden table and we had one heck of a great party afterward too.

Aunt Carole provided the little gold bags filled with chocolates, her favorite flower is daisies. 

Everything was gorgeous and the meal was delicious too.

The bride.

Uncle Walt loved his shoes.

My sister still fit into her dance line outfit from high school.  Go Joanie!

The pub crew.  Now that is a way to get around a cork fee.  One huge bottle of wine and don't our guys look fine!

I pulled out all my 1980 gold jewelry for the occasion.  Remember add a bead necklaces?

Everyone loved the video my cousin put together, but especially the sisters and brother loved seeing the old and new family pictures.  Thanks for the copy for us to take home, Sue.

Oh, that crazy college kid and his body suit.  Notice the upstairs chair bows ended up as accessories.  

The super cute couple, still going strong!  Did I mention they are my favorite Aunt and Uncle?

And then the next day we had to pack and go home.  What a great time!  Thanks everybody!

The big 5 0 ! Fifty years of Marriage

If you have been following along, my favorite Aunt and Uncle invited us to Minnesota to join them in celebrating  their 50 years of marriage.  

Saturday was the day for a great lunch and fabulous dinner.  We were all told to wear something golden for the dinner.  My aunt wore something golden all weekend long.

Lunch started with Chicago Hot Dogs.  Why.. because after six years of dating Carole moved to Chicago for a new job.  No ring on her finger.  Well, Walt quickly moved to Chicago as well and as they say, the rest is history.  50 years of history later,  YAY, Aunt Carole, way to go.  One smart man, Uncle Walt.

The Nelson's, Carey, Walt, Carole, Sue, Mike

Beads imported from Louisiana from St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Me and my Aunt and cousin Carey.  Colleen bought the gold hair additions that I later cut short to match my hair length.  It was driving me crazy.  I kept thinking bugs were on me.

The girls found a salon in Stillwater that did their eye makeup.  

Paul and Donovan ready for Chicago Dogs.  They were delish!

More eye treatment.

Next up the golden dinner....

The reason we gathered in Minnesota

Fifty years of marriage.

Six years dating before that. 

Add love and family.

Invite them to a huge party weekend.

Create and share memories for a lifetime.

Where we gathered....

We called it a diamond in the rough.

We walked the grounds and found this road that led to  THE TITANIC CAR!  Could have been in the movie... well probably not.

Can you believe this workshop? How do they find anything?

Up next our final party day and Chicago Dog luncheon and why.