Brian's 10 yr reunion was very nice. They put a lot of work into table decorations, a program, buffet dinner and a band. We joked that it was as nice as a wedding reception.
The boys all took the opportunity to "suit up!"
I am fortunate to know 7 of his friends really well, so I had plenty of people to talk to and look out for me when Brian was busy with helping run the show.
The band was the Nick Ayoub trio, same as our wedding, but this time Brian didn't sing with them. We had fun dancing and trying to recall our ballroom moves. The problem with ballroom dancing is that it intimidates others and they don't want to join us on the dance floor. Come on guys! We only know the basics. Really, we're worse than Sara Evans on the floor.
Speaking of....I hope you've all heard the news by now, Sara Evans dropped out of Dancing with the Stars last week due to personal issues. She is divorcing her husband on claims of adultery, verbal abusiveness, alcohol use, and porn abuse. She wants to be home to look out for her children. That's all fine and good, but why in the world didn't she announce that Wednesday before they booted my girl Willa?!
Sunday we had the pleasure of dinner guests. An old school friend of mine (also our mortgage broker), his wife, and nine month old joined us. We made recipes from Everyday Food: pork tenderloin with roasted onions and apples, buttermilk mashed potatoes, green beans. Dessert was apple crisp from Crane's Orchard. We love the excuse to cook up a big meal. Perhaps that is why Thanksgiving is Brian's favorite holiday. Dinner was fine, but the conversation was even better. It is amusing to me how married couples seem to have to "date" other married couples. I usually feel like Monica and Chandler when they stalked that married couple they met on their honeymoon. We want to expand our group of friends so that there is always someone to call for weekend plans. And it's often difficult to find a couple in which you both enjoy the others. With Mike and Kate, it's a good match.
In knitting news - I finished my scarf. It's short, so really is more of a neck warmer. I love the fall colors in it. I'm having difficulty with my second Koigu sock. I think I blended patterns on the first sock for some idiotic reason. Now I'm having trouble figuring out how to make them the same size.
Linda - did you note the earrings?!
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that's a good pic of me and the boys. especially since 007 somehow got himself a pirate eye.
Great picture of the guys. Glad you could mingle with everyone else while Bri was off doing the managing stuff. Do you have any other shots to share. Perhaps ActionSquad has them.
I agree with you on Willa. She declined to come back on Entertainment Tonight last night, saying the American public has spoken and she's "DONE!" Oh well. I wanted her back that's for sure.
The scarf has lovely colors and it looks great on you. You do wonderful work!
I've been sorting pictures most of the day for Chuck's surprise party. I've found some good ones and they can be sorted out by early years, early engagement, marraige, kids, scouts, friends, skiing and sailboarding and civic activities. There's a lot for 60 years to cover! I wish I had some football pictures, maybe I can find some hidden somewhere. He was born with clubb feet and that's an important hardship to have overcome. I was reading his baby book with early entries from his mother. It's very interesting.
Angie, I just noticed the earrings! I can't find mine. I will have to put on a good search since candy-corn season is upon us.
I totally love the scarf. It is short, but sassy! Cute earrings too...I want to eat them. You look cute in your reunion outfit too...I'm glad you found something.
Mrs. TOK and I were out there dancing our rythmless hearts out with you and Brian. While you shamed us with your skillz, you honored us with your pressence. So it all worked out.
TOK
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