Just a Quickie

Just a quick entry today.  It has cooled WAY down today and I am praying that it will be like this tomorrow.  It was overcast until noon so it's only reached 81 degrees today.  The weather is so nice some of our guests might enjoy having lunch on the patio tomorrow.  It would be wonderful to have the house opened up with people moving from inside to out.   I'll have to have Dennis clear the yard of land mines (Kasey droppings, LOL) early in the morning if there is a chance we might have some guests outside.  I suppose I could have gone all day without writing that last bit but I'm open about those things and, after all, this is my journal and where I let it all hang out, so........

Mom and I have started preparing the food.  I bought a flat of the most beautiful strawberries I've seen all season.  Big, bright red, perfect, juicy and sweet.  We are keeping 1/2 whole and we sliced 1/2 to put over pound cake with whipped cream for dessert.  Yummy.  I will be admiring each dessert from a distance while enjoying a few whole berries as a special treat.  I got fresh pineapple, lovely green grapes, the strawberries and two huge cantaloupes for the fruit tray.  I was lucky to get a pre-made vegetable platter so that job is done.  We will fix a meat tray and cheese platter and serve rolls and rye bread for sandwiches along with 2 salads.  I think it will be a simple, yet nice luncheon for about 24 people.  I also bought 3 different types of cookies to set out in case someone wants dessert but not strawberry short cake.  I could have gone on and on.  It's like me to over do it but my Mom kept me in line, bless her heart. 

Good news!  My sister is stopping off on her way back to Central California tomorrow.  She and her husband won't be at the service but they will be at the house when we get back.  She will be here to greet early arrival's and to set up the food.  What would I do without her?  She is an angel and my best friend.  Sometime, I'll have to devote an entire entry to her.  She is a very special person.

Again, thanks to all J-Landers who have posted such kind, supportive commentsthis past week.  You've kept my spirits up and I appreciate it very much.  I know my family and I will be fine tomorrow.  We want to pay tribute to my father-in-law and to say good bye together as a family.  It will be very special to all of us.