Party Reflecting

With Anna’s High School Graduation Party (Yes, HIGH SCHOOL graduation – the adage “Better Late than NEVER!” comes to mind) done and over with, as in life, I learned a few things…

First, I had way, way, WAY too much food…

That fashion trends ALWAYS come back in style hence Aunt Vicky’s knowing-her-it-is-an-ORIGINAL-moccasin-from-the-1950’s/60’s and Alayne’s new “in style” 2009 one…

How much my brother-in-law (Anna’s Uncle/Godfather) resembles a Mario Brother…

That when you miss one summer of not having the Ladybugs at your house for a week long Camp Ladybug, they grow tall and even more beautiful without you even knowing it…

That Anna (a leftie) can throw a football like nobody’s business (maybe after yesterday’s failed attempt at playing in a NFL game, she could give Chicago Bear's QB Cutler some tips!)...

That some people just can’t help horsing around in front of a camera...

 

I also have to consider why, oh WHY do we take these dumb "traditional" photos???

And, lastly and most importantly, that when you are young your friends are very important…

but those friends that are still in your life after 30 years of marriage, parenting, divorce, sickness and health...

are worth more than all possible wealth

ps - thanks to all (especially keith) who helped in small and large ways to make the party a success.

would not of been as nice without you i confess