We hosted a party for Annas welcome home. I was very nervous about this but it all worked out nicely. In fact is was very pleasant. Early in the week the weather man predicted rain. As the week tore on the forecast changed and the weather looked to be ok. We worked and worked to make the yard and house presentable. Thanks to the girls time, talents, and muscle it was comfortable to have people here. Friends and family helped with the food and accommodations and we were set. I had invited a lot of acquaintances and they kept telling me they had plans. I began to worry no one would come. Alas as the hours rolled on there were just enough to get to visit with all a bit and to have a nice time.
After eating a impromptu softball game started for the kids. Some of the guests are really good at softball and encouraged and taught the rest how to play. All had a good time and no one or window was hurt. I so appreciated the patient fun way all the kids got to bat and run bases.
And some chose to visit some more. And that's ok there was time and space to do what you wanted just relaxing in the nice day.
Elle pitched and pitched. All these little girls got a turn. The catcher was her brother LJ. When he passed us the sacrament this week Merle's eyes lit up and said my friend. I'm thankful my kids make friends and for people to patiently work with them to have good times.
These two went rounds over the two dolls. Alia is use to getting her way and this little one is a younger sister to much older siblings thus mostly an only child. They had to manage their desires for the same toy and in the end shared time and space happily. It's important to learn to share. I was so happy to see these pictures after the initial talk and separation to explain the need to share with those younger than us.
It was nice to gather and relax. The spirit of Sunday and friendship was felt. It was worth the work. We will do this again maybe even before Harold comes home. I'm thankful for friends and time to breathe and visit. We live surrounded by kind caring people and are blessed by them in our lives.
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