A Box of Chocolates weekend…

That simile is probably the best way to sum up not only the weekend, but life in general for me. Jade came to town Thursday late to be here at the start of Friday to cut, color and beautify her family. I'm sure as always it was a long day for her, but she left beautiful people in her wake. The pics on Taya's blog are priceless. It was fun to watch. Jeff got here late Friday with the rest of the Jarvis clan just in time to say hey and get the boys down to bed. Saturday Grumpy went to a fly-in pancake breakfast hosted by the airpark in Heber. He went to see what was what and had a great time. I was hoping he would make it back in time to go to a morning movie with some of the kids, but it was not to be. I ended up at Get Smart with Tawna, Nathan, Jade and Jeff.  It was funny and I laughed a lot. After the movie and all the regular movie food of popcorn, red vines and smuggled in cashews - we headed to Olive Garden for some lunch. That of course is always good and we all protect our doggie bags at home lest someone eat our leftovers! I went to buy some new clothes as all of mine now have paint on them (largely due to the fact that I don't change into already painted clothes when I go to paint something) so I could go to my cousin Pam's new house for a family BBQ.  I found a few things I didn't hate, so started out for home.  Oh yeah - I remember now, I gotta make a coleslaw for the dinner, so off to Fry's for the makings. Finally home, make the salad and take the shortest route to getting ready.  I was beyond happy to finally find my razor. Still no shoes, but at least I can get rid of the european look, so I did. Got every thing done and to the BBQ - Pam and Gail's house is just beyond description.  Kevin and Howard did an outstanding job on it. I'm sure the Barney family will have many wonderful years in their beautiful new home. I can't believe I forgot my camera, but I did so have no pictures of the tour of their home. The home design, amenities and accoutrements were very well done. Nana and Pam pored over plans, re-drew and pored some more (thanks for being patient Robin). I helped a little, but Nana really had a lot fun helping Pam get down what she wanted on paper. Enjoyed ourselves immensely there and went on to a Golden Wedding Anniversary (that deserves capital letters) for my Uncle Darrel and Aunt Marg. It was so nice to see everyone there. I am just barely old enough to remember their wedding.  I was 5 when they were married. I still remember the dress I wore and how everything looked to me that night. I was so jealous that my cousin Marlane got to be their flower girl. My aunt Marg was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen in her big wedding dress. It's funny how a memory will freeze in time for us. Their children did them proud with such a nice party in tribute. We completely wore Papa out Saturday with all the events I think. He is a good sport and really enjoys going and doing. Bobby got back from scout camp with stories to tell, and Sunday brought church, some much needed down time and a lovely dinner at Gramma and Papa Harmon's with Dawson and Jacque too. Chicken fried steak made only the way Gramma can make it.  Delicious. We got in a quick visit to Richard and Stacie on the way home and got to see the progress in the house there. Moving just takes so long - maybe it's the settling in that takes so long. I love weekends that go too fast because there is so much to enjoy. I never really know what to expect, but love the surprise of the things that evolve. I so love spending time with my family and friends. Now if I can just find that box of shoes…