*Linda, Kristen, Anna, Brandi, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Teri--the greatest ladies I could ever wish for as daughters, daughters-in-law, and granddaughter*We enjoyed our time with almost all of our familes being here. Nancy thought up the idea of the retirement party and called Elizabeth and Kristen. Chuck and Teri came down first on Friday night from Park City, KS and stayed until Monday. Kristen, Steve, and Matthew came from Fort Dodge, IA and stayed from Saturday until Tuesday. Nancy and Michael came Sunday from Durant, OK and stayed until Monday. Elizabeth, Lewis, and Colton came from Ardmore, OK Sunday and stayed until Monday. James, Brandi, and Anna came from Blanchard Sunday and stayed until Monday.
*Matthew, Steve, Ken, Lewis, Chuck, James, Michael, and Colton--the greatest men and young guys I could every wish for as hubby, sons, son-in-laws, and grandsons*We loved our time together and enjoyed playing board games, going to see Pirates of the Caribbean 3, and surviving the torrential rains at time as well as a small bicycle collision with a very small pedestrian.
Thank you children and grandchildren who could be here for the retirement cake, the chocolate brownies, the chocolate peanut butter ribbon pie, the waffle ice cream cones, the buffalo burgers and pulled pork from Brandi and James, the potato, macaroni salads, and baked beans from Kristen and Steve, the buns, bread, and chips from Teri and Chuck, and the paper goods from Elizabeth.
Also thank you for the cards and gifts. Your presence was the best gift I could have wish for.
I hope that everyone will have or had a safe trip to your homes
.Kristen and Steve are on a week's vacation and will continue on to visit Steve's dad and stepmom west of Killeen and Judy Williams, Kristen's teacher friend, who will drive back to Iowa with Kristen and Steve for a visit up there.
This is one of Matthew's favorite activities: watching the clothes go round and round in our washing machine. It is fascinating to see him watch it.
Today I am on my way back to work for 3-4 days to finish up cataloging, covering books with mylar, and leaving a notebook for the new librarian. This afternoon I will visit with most of our NISD librarians for a retirement and other librarians leaving the district at our party at a Roanoke restaurant.
Love, Mom Linda
