Everyone's family has quirks.
For example, while visiting my family this past week, one morning I found my Mom and Dad crowded at the computer looking up "guinea pig language".
Yeah.
But frankly, I ADORE my family.
So it was great fun to get to celebrate my Grandmother's birthday with them.
I thought I would let you in on our festivities:
1. Friday night outing to see Celtic Women. I have to admit, watching them between PBS fundraising isn't the same as listening live. They were incredible. I nearly cried when they sang a Disney song, and I hate Disney songs. It felt like we were at the finest Opera House, except that they sold nachos at intermission.
Awesome.
2. Saturday afternoon Grandmother and the whole family (all 18 of us) toured the Funeral Museum. JR and AJ acted like looking at coffins and hearses was an everyday thing. AJ really wanted the skull and crossbones sword from the gift shop. I wanted the Do-It-Yourself book on how to build your own coffin.
Just to have.
You know.
We opted for freeze dried ice cream. It was a good compromise.
3. Dinner at Mexican Food restaurant. Fajitas for everyone!
Well, not everyone.
Mom, Alli, Kate, Micah, LF, and KF are all vegitarians now.
There was a lot of yummy meat left over.
Thanks Vegans!
4. Back to the parent's house for a slide show. Oh, this was one of my favorite parts. Pictures of Grandmother and the fam. I have never heard everyone laugh so hard.
5. Then, an unplanned variety show. My cousin Sam performed his comedic interpretive piece, Cullen recited a few lines from Dante, and played piano. My Aunt C.A. did a historical impression of Joan of Arc (that still makes me giggle). My brother, Ben, performed a dramatic piece for two all by himself, it was impressive. I played a few songs.
And then.
Jeff claimed he had a talent
He showed everyone how he could make his hand look like a
"posterior"
"rear end"
a BUTT.
That was the end of the variety show.
5. Sunday morning was delicious. A brunch at Grandmother's place. One of the best breakfasts I have ever had, no lie. More pictures were produced and more information gleaned on my lovely family.
I was sad to leave.
I'm still a little homesick.
So, what do you say Aunts, Uncles, Moms, Dads, cousins and siblings?
I think Grandmother needs another birthday.
Say, next week?
I love you Grandmother! Hope your birthday was as special as you are.
