Last now the house swelled with people, but it amazingly, we fit. Open windows and open doors, I'm sure the neighbors heard our thunders of laughter throughout the night. Mom and I had raced around after church, going here, going there, getting this, getting that; I felt spoiled! She bought us a very pretty and full silk tree which immediately found its place in the corner behind the couch and made the room complete. Everyone loved taco fiesta! And on one very long and uneven table, 16 people sat and got their hands dirty and their mouths full. After dinner we played games and puzzled over "bowling bubbles" and "iced dry". And of course the families complimented us on the house, how great it looked and this and that. I beamed. All in all, a good night. The house feels like a home. Today is Veteran's Day (Happy Veteran's Day). I woke up just a few minutes ago (it's now 9:45) and I think we'll all be a little sloth today. I've got pictures to shuffle through from PIR and then I'm off to Jackie's for a bit to help with Mackenzie and then back here to do a touch of homework. Cheers to a successful night and a breeze of a day. Carrie