Our Excellent Adventure!

We're excited about our next study 'Crazy Love' by Francis Chan
but since the DVD Resource Guide hasn't arrived, we decided to
enjoy a 'play date' together. We met at Mulligan's in Sterling for
some fun! It was a tense competition between the gals and the guys!

Just kidding! We girls don't keep score and since we're quite
creative in our techniques, there is no pressure!

As always, we did run into a few obstacles. Not to
worry, they didn't slow us down or have any impact
on our scores!

Every once in a while, I enjoyed a great hole!

Check out why I'm excited....

While the girls bonded...

 the guys competed!

Even though they kept score, they had lots of fun. Check
out best pals Jay & Mike!

After a nail biting contest, we headed out on the next leg
of our adventure. Jay and Melinda took us on a scenic
ride through the country back roads to Rota-Spring Ice Cream!

Once we were full with the delicious home made ice cream,
we ventured out back for a real treat! The last little guy is my
favorite!

1 + 1= 1

Saturday evening, Melinda & Jay exchanged
marriage vows! No words are necessary.
The pictures speak for themselves! Enjoy!

Tomorrow's The Big Day!

This time last year, we were all so excited
when Jay & Melinda told the world that
they were an item!

I can't tell you how we all felt when we saw
God's touch on their lives!

A lot has happened in a year, and
tomorrow we will celebrate as they
exchange marriage vows! Our team
of friends were happy to be able to do
something special. Check it out for your-
self!

Have you guessed yet? Have you?

If you guessed that we baked a cake for
each table for the reception, you're right!
Thankfully we have Mindy as our resident
baker! And all those years, as I grew up, watching
my Mom make wedding cakes, finally paid
off with a few ideas that helped things move along!
Check out our team in action!

 

We even had our very own cheer leaders!

I think that even we were thrilled with the
end results! It was another special time shared
with friends!

Tomorrow's the Big day! We can hardly wait!

Karen's Special day

Thanks Karen for letting us share in your
birthday celebration! It was so nice to have
great weather finally and to be able to
enjoy some time out on our screen porch!

When I looked at the pictures from Karen's party,
I was surprised at how serious we all are! Then I
remembered that we had 3 or 4 conversations
going on at the same time. Honestly, trying
to sort through everything wasn't easy! We're
baking and decorating 20 cakes for Melinda & Jay's
wedding in a few days and were trying to iron out
the plans for our getting together Thursday & Friday.
So be sure to check back in for the next posting.
It's sure to be a laugh riot!

Class of 2011

We are so proud of Kristi McIntyre who
just received her Associates Degree from
Mt.Wachusett Community College! Kristi,
a single mom, works hard to provide for
her family!

What fun celebrating her great accomplishments
with a surprise party! Kristi works a full time job,
takes great care of her kids and manages to
attend college. WOW!

This is how we normally see Kristi every time
a camera comes out! You might think that
she's in the Witness Protection Plan. Trust us
she's not!

This is our beautiful proud graduate! Kudos
Kristi! We are so proud of you!

32!

Yesterday, our prayer group, family members
and a few new friends gathered to enjoy a delicious
meal and to spend some precious time 'catching up'
and in some cases getting to know one another.
The weather was cloudy and cool but we all
enjoyed a great time together and honestly were
thankful that it wasn't raining!

Let me make a few introductions!

Robin & Steve Bibeau were the first to arrive
and Robin served as photographer! Thanks Robin
for all of our great photos.

Marguerite and David Blomquist always have
a great time!

 

It's almost Memorial Day and check out how
Brenda & Wally are dressed! Yikes, the temperature
never hit 60!

But nothing throws a damper on this fun loving
crew! Donna & Ralph Ricker are always ready
for a good time.

Denise & Rick Shatos have become
regulars at our get cookouts! What fun having
them on board!

This good looking young couple are Tony & Renee
Benoit. Renee delights in telling everyone that I was
her teacher! It's true. More than 30 years ago!

Ginny & Jim Sullivan love good fellowship

and we love them.

Ed & Cindy Littlejohn live just up the road a bit!

Even though Cindy was home recuperating,

Ed joined us and helped Charlie with the grilling!

Thanks Ed! Feel better Cindy!

Check out this cute couple! Meet Pastors Paul

and Ann Martin! We're happy that they had

a chance to unwind and simply enjoy some down

time.

Ann's Mom, Anna Mae, joined in the fun too!

She just moved here from Iowa and  lives at Life 

Care in Littleton. We were all blessed to have

Anna Mae visit us and I'm so glad that she

wore her winter jacket and brought along her quilt!

Paul and Ann's daughter Tiffany and her husband
Tyler joined us. So did Paul & Ann's daughter Tara!
They all flew in from Iowa for a few days visting their
family! Tyler is home from Iraq and is recovering
from knee surgery. Earlier this year we had sent Tyler
a "Buddy Box" while he was serving in Iraq.

Tara ! Where's Tara? I can't find her picture!
Tara I really enjoyed sharing our home with
you and sensing your interest and delight in it's history!

We first met Fran & Paul LeBlanc last Fall!
So glad to have them back and to introduce
them to a few new friends!

Debi and Ken Kifer joined us for the
first time. I hope that they enjoyed a fabulous
time and will make many return visits!

We all, 32 of us, sat and relaxed!  We ate great food!
Some met new people and started new friendships! It was a
day that Charlie and I will long remember!Thanks
friends!