We got up at 4:30 am but really didn’t sleep much at all last night. The party yesterday was one for the books. Sit down dinner for 75 or 80, home cooked food and 80% of the people there were related. The party started at 2pm and we left a bit before 8 at night.
Ages spanned from a few months to 80 or 90 or who knows how old. The misses had 2 or 3 mothers and fathers each present and then there was the different groups from different sides of the family. I of course mingled with all of them. Pa Don rented a “jumpy castle” for all the kids which was a huge hit. A good time was had by all. Grandma Dix sure has done a lot for a lot of people over the years and is very much loved by all. They say you can measure your life by how many friends you have and if true, she’s way up there.
We left the hotel about 5;30 this morning and were wheels up right on schedule at 7:45am. After a short 2 hour flight we were back in Denver headed home for some much needed rest. Both boys fell asleep in the car on the way home, (littlest one is still out) and the house was a welcome sight. No time to rest for me as lots of work going on. I really didn’t even get a break while in CA. I visited a few stores and mingled with customers telling them about our wines as well as bonding with the wine department managers. Great stores there (Nugget Markets) and if you live in Northern CA, you should check them out.
Auntie Kristin showed up a bit late due to flight complications on Friday, was gone all day Saturday (whole other story) and made it back Sunday for the party until she had to leave to catch a 7pm flight for L.A. Sure was good to see her, we all love her lots.
The boys swam at least once each day at the hotel which they really enjoyed. I need to run right now as lots to do, I really need a vacation!
Take care and Happy Birthday once again to a great mother (and father) in law. I’m sure the misses will write more tomorrow.
God Bless