Whew. Wow. Thanks. (Anniversary BBQ)

[labelleizzy]

We're alone in the house. O_o

that always feels a bit weird after having a houseful of people, and especially feels weird after having houseguests.
and now that Myriam and dortheleus are on their way back to Montreal (bon voyage, you guys!)
both kinds of after are happening in my head.

It was a lovely party, relatively mellow (I would say, I don't know if Jeff would agree) though of course I didn't get to talk to everyone... that always makes me feel a bit melancholy... Tie dye happened, though late... tie dying by the light of the lawn lanterns was very interesting! Much food, with MAJOR props to ag_unicorn for manning the grills... manfully. It was great.

We SO overbought on the booze. *shrug* at least it's not like it'll "go bad"... we're set for party contributions for a lil while at any rate...

Thanks to deedeebythebay and coyote3502, we have rewashable "disposable" plates and tableware in the dishwasher, and I think our trash-load for this function is a bit less than it has been. Thanks to 1radicaldreamer, my "cork collection" project is DONE, I don't have to collect them anymore. She also gets props, and we add thanks to fyrekaaat and prince_vincent for shelling the black walnuts and we will have to see what happens when they dry out! those kids are tough - they even dealt with maggoty walnuts without icking and freaking out. *praise*

EDIT: I forgot to mention the big help from tsgeisel and madametromboni in the making of mojitos. Thanks, guys! you kept me gently relaxed all afternoon! it was great!

a lot of me wants to just list who made it out here, to help my memory.
David and Renee, the Busy family, the Choirloft, John K., Anselm and Teryn, Ethan, Anita, Chris, Mark and Laura, Rachael and 'toria, Ruth and Shelley, Fritz and Allison. I think that's everyone. It was not too busy, it was a little hot, but not bad, we had kid art made for us and a couple of "happy anniversary!" cards that made us laugh (all of which is on our crowded fridge now), some flowers, and just TONS of happy food.

I don't have to eat all the food to feel the love that came with it all. Thanks to everyone who brought their happy energy and came out to play.

getting sleepy. G'night LJ land!

Second Edit: for cool pictures you can go to tsgeisel's picasa web. (btw, he offers to take anyone off the photostream if they don't want on.)
Excellent job, David! I _LIKE_!

Comments

[barelyproper.livejournal.com]

I was with you in thought... did you get a chance to wish on a falling star? The kids and I drove out into the country and watched for about an hour.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

sounds awesome! I always love when I take the chance to go out and see the Perseids or Leonids. yay!

[thats-ms-dragon.livejournal.com]

It was lots of fun. :)

[ag-unicorn.livejournal.com]

Had a great time...and was happy to contribute my services in honor of the celebratory occasion. :)

(Who am I trying to kid? I'm always happiest in front of the grill, playing with fire and whatnot. *g*)

[zpdiduda.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry I missed it! I was with you in spirit, though, or spirits as it were. :)

Happy anniversary, dear friends.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

we know you were "there". we yelled "hello, Sue!" into the phone. That was very thoughtful and a fun thing to do.

[dortheleus.livejournal.com]

Had lot of fun, was nice to meet everyone. Thx again to eeyore42 and yourself. He had a blast.

Chat to you soon,

xxxooooxxx
Dortheleus

[temperance14.livejournal.com]

Thank you for inviting us into your home, and sharing all your friends.

Annnd THANK U for bbQ!!

[felinasm.livejournal.com]

*pout* Yet another thing I've had to miss.

After the ER visit, board meeting, and having a car with a serious coolant leak... there was just no way I could make the drive. I curled up on the couch with a snuggly blanket and tried to rest and get better.

I SWEAR I will get out there to see you guys soon!

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

we would really like that. you are missed, but take care of yourself, willya?

[gypsy-ritsa.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a lovely day-- bummer we didn't make it back from Bodega Bay in time to show up.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

is ok, it was Bodega Bay after all. Fun was had, I have no doubt.
we should make some time to hang out when you are Vallejo-ish. it's not terribly far, after all.

[gypsy-ritsa.livejournal.com]

Much closer than Sac!