This past week Mom and I made a trip to Neosho to help out with the celebration of Kyle & Katie's Marriage. What a time we had!!! We were able to stop at the Discount Dollar Store in Anderson on our way to Neosho, that place is HUGE!!! We ate Wednesday night at the Chinese Buffet with Aunt JJ. Thursday, Mom and I made a trip to Joplin to buy food for the reception. We even had time for the Mennonite store in Newtonia as well as My Sister & Me in Neosho (where I bought a new washstand for the living room).
Friday was the day of preparation. We went to Aunt JJ's around noon to find her sitting on a stool at the kitchen sink trying to peel eggs. She asked us, "Whose idea was it to devil these stupid eggs?" Well, needless to say Melissa got to finish deviling 30 eggs. Uncle JR worked on grilling burgers, brats, and sausages on the grill. Their new deck is too nice! Mom and I were able to get all the food ready while everyone was at the rehearsal. We sat out on the back porch and watched everyone go by. It was a fun evening! Later that night, we headed back to Ma's house to make Salsa.
If I NEVER EVER see an Onion again, it will be too soon! Ma's knifes aren't that great, so Aunt JJ sent us home with a "chopper." Mom and I kept thinking we were going to have to chew the veggies and then put them in the salsa! It was a memory for sure!
Saturday was the big reception for about 200. Mom and I fixed: Salsa & Chips, Aunt JJ's salsa, cheddar cheese ball, crackers, veggie tray, Chicken Caesar Kabobs (thanks Aunt JJ), Fruit Kabobs, Stuffed Tomatoes, Shrimp Rolls, Eyeballs (that's what Aunt JJ calls 'em!), Brisket, Bread, and Meatballs. It was a spread for sure! We even did 2 chocolate fountains....which I hate!!!! Someone turned it off during the reception, so it hardened right away...not a pretty fountain for sure!
Kyle and Katie looked like they had a great time. There were a lot of people there and the room was simply beautiful!
The next morning we were able to eat breakfast with everyone while they opened their gifts. I kept thinking I should have another wedding shower! ha!
I'm so thankful for the time I get to spend with my family in Neosho, no matter how tiring it is, we still have lots of laughter and good memories!!!
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YOUR MOMMA SAYS:
WOW...the spread did look nice didn't it? It was so nice to be appreciated....Katie is a keeper, isn't she? Well, I guess we'll keep Kyle, too....LOL And Janet..you KNOW Mel and I wouldn't do this for just anyone!!!!!! It was a fun and BUSY time, right? And that Dollar Store in Anderson is absolutely unbelieveable!!!! We'll make a trip there during on Thanksgiving visit!
Love you! Couldn't imagine wanting to work with anyone else but YOU!!!! I love you!
Your momma that will bring her own knives next time! LOL LOL
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