Thanks for the flowers

I receive these 2 doz beautiful roses the other day from "Paul's Crazy family"(as the card read) in Utah. They are so nice and really brought a smile to my face. That was so nice of them and I really really do appreshaite them as well as the love that came with them. I am the luckiest person in the world when it comes to in-laws!!
The reason for the flowers was that, I had what we will call a little episoid last weekend. This changed my plans from spending memorial day weekend with my family in the sun to spending it mostly alone and in the hospital. My family was by my side but on memorial day I ended up being very sick and I slept almost the entire day. I went in on Friday night and came home Tuesday night. That was really not what I meant when I said I wanted a relaxing weekend. I guess I should be more clear on things I wish for.
So, I have had much time to think, much time to put my life in perspective and much time to realize all that I have to be thankful for. I also found out a lot about my health. Some good some not so great but will be ok.
I can say this, I thankful for my friends. I was actually surprised about which of my friends showed up for me when I needed them. I know I have different kinds of friends. I have friends who I would call on for different things and at different times. I am thankful for each of my friends and for all of the different things that they do for me and the different times they are there for me. I am lucky to have so many friends and I hope that I am there for my friends when they need me for whatever I may be good at for them. (If that made any sence at all).

I am thankful for an awesome family. Again I could not ask for a more loving and devoted husband, and my kids were awesome too. It was nice to have friends stop in to check on me and even a few calls. Thanks to Laresa for setting up some meals to come into my home. Although Paul told her we were ok, and with older kids they would have been fine, it was also nice that for a couple of nights when I got home, dinner was one thing that we did not have to think about. Thanks to everyone to doing your part to help me feel better. It really did help.

They say I am addicted...

So, the word has finally made its way back to me. I was told last night that I am addicted to having murder mystery parties. LOL Hum..... I am seriously wondering if this is how everyone feels.

I have had a few, that is for sure. It is not really this type of party that I would be addicted to. I think it is more that I just LOVE having people over. I love getting friends together. We have our girls nights, and we have to have something for the men to be involved in too. My sweet husband loves cooking for my girls nights but loves even more cooking for the parties that he is invited to. So instead of just having friends over to sit around, talk and eat (not that there is anything wrong with that. We have fun with that too) this gives us something fun to do WHILE we are talking, eating and hanging out with everyone. I have seen the people who are so quite and shy....out talking to everyone, laughing and having a great time.

So, I guess Kristi and Mike would know more then anyone else because they have been to most of my parties. Kristi am I addicted? should I stop?

Some of our parties were much more fun then others. Besides the weather, there are two reasons for that. 1. The more people who come to the parties, the more fun they will be. 2. we have had different types of mysteries and the parties have come from different companies each time. Therefore, some of them are just written better and just better types or parties. Even the weather did not keep anyone from having fun. We all just staied close and by the fire.

I guess anytime you have any kind of party more then once, some will be better then others.

Our main goal is to get friends over, relax, laugh, eat, laugh some more, eat some more and do something fun. As long as we are achieving those things, I think we will continue having the parties. We are trying to invite more people and get more people involved. You know, extending our friendship circle.

What is it that they say......Making new friends but keeping the old.....some are silver and some are gold.

Anyway, that comment last night kinda caught me off guard. Was not sure how to take it. So I thought, " I guess I will BLOG ABOUT IT" lol I would not say I was offended or anything, just surprised. I told this person last night, I guess I will keep having them until no one wants to come anymore. That is when I will know to stop having them.

SO PARTY AT MY HOUSE JUNE 14th. Everyone invited but I HAVE TO KNOW WHO IS COMING so RSVP. It is a Wild West theme so easy to dress up for.

Firemen, Retirement, movies and puppies

Well for the weekend, someone tried to catch the yard on fire. We had to call the fire dept to come out and put it out. What was scary is that we noticed the smoke as I got out of the shower. We were preparing to leave. If we had left 20 mins earlier, I may not have had a house to come home to. Living by the railroad tracks we have had a lot of people cut through our yard (outside of the fence) from the tracks to my road and back. So, Paul played fireman and saved the day and my house!

HOW ABOUT PEOPLE NEED TO SAY AWAY FROM MY BACK YARD!!!

We got the fire out and were off to my Aunt Grace's retirement party. It was a surprise for her and a lot of fun. Her boys Perry and Steve went all out with a big cook out, friends with memories to share, great decorations and super sweet gifts for their mom. We love Aunt Grace. She is so sweet and always smiling. In fact, on the way there, Alyssa asked, isn't Aunt Grace the one with red hair, glasses and always smiling. lol Yup, that would be her. Always a kind word and a smile. We love you Aunt Grace. Congratulations on your Retirement!!

We took it easy the rest of the weekend because we were all so worn out from such a crazy week. We rented some movies. Let me recommend: Mad Money, Surfs Up, and 27 dresses. Of the ones we rented these were the good ones.

We are still playing with puppies. We still have two available. One may be spoken for as she makes up her mind but it needs a home soon so if anyone wants to talk about it, please let me know.

Hope everyone had a good weekend and I hope this week is a great one for everyone. I have another murder mystery party coming up. With these parties, you come in character and play along so if you would like to join the fun, PLEASE let me know soon and I will send you the information you need to know. We hope you will all join us.