The All-iday

The All-iday is over and, in my humble opinion, was a great success. There was a nice turnout of people and all seemed to mingle and converse together well. Sis and Rafe should be very pleased with themselves!

I carpooled over with The Boy (we stopped for eggs Benedict at Tommy's on the way) and had a nice drive to LB. As we pulled up to the curb to park (about an hour early), we noticed that they had decorated the deck - isn't it cool? I'm sure Sis has posted a similar picture over at Needles & Spins but I couldn't resist. I just thought this guy was great! The rest of the house looked good, too -- they had rearranged a few things and set up a few more since I had been there last week. Of course, they have such an eclectic decorating style anyway, they really didn't need to do a bunch for the party. Dad and J also arrived early, and Dad gave us some of Auntie's jewelry. I have a couple of rings and a bunch of earrings. Probably won't wear a lot of the earrings but I'm keeping them because they were Auntie's. Dad also said he wants lists from us as to who wants what of his belongings so we don't have to sort through after he's gone. I'd rather he not leave.

More guests arrived, and the food was set up and people began eating. Everything was really yummy. People wandered and talked and socialized for a couple of hours. We played the Hand Slap game, which was technically won by Sis and MH2. However, since Sis didn't feel she should win a prize at her own party (even though she really really wanted one of them), there was a "sudden death" round between MH2 and the last two to be eliminated - The Boy and Warren. Unfortunately for The Boy, he was eliminated quickly. Prizes were distributed, opened and admired.

There was more conversation, and a few late arrivals which made for more mingling and talking. And eating, since it would have been rude to ignore the offerings of the new guests. We were the last to leave -- I got home about 11:00 or so. Happy, tired, and having forgotten my bowls. Can't wait for the Pirate Party next year! (there are a couple more pictures at Flickr)