Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Not Yet....

It's been a busy week, but in the very best sense. Over 100 family members descended on our little town to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They met in junior high in Downey, California and Mom would poke Dad's neck with her pencil in French class. I'd say that's as good as start as any. 50 years! Isn't that impressive? I'm immensely proud of my 14 years; only 36 more to go. I've had houseguests-13 of them to be exact. My favorites are the littlest guests, like my two month old nephew Davy, and my 5 month old niece Sunny. I wish the babies would move in permanently. Some of my houseguests left yesterday, and some have lingered longer. It will be one more day of celebration around here. And that is why I say not yet.

Chocolate Souffle? Not yet. (Hopefully tonight)


Clean House? Not yet. (Maybe sometime in the next decade)


School for the kids? Not yet. (Tomorrow definitely)


50 years of marriage? Not yet. (In 2045, fingers crossed)


Be back tonight with that chocolate souffle....
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22 comments:

  1. LizNoVeggieGirlSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Incredibly fun form of busyness = family time :)


    Can't wait to see the souffle!

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  2. WendyfmckinleySeptember 8, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Yeah for Jack and Barb!!!! Tell them congratulations for me.

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  3. TanjiSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Congrats to the folks! They should seriously write a book (along with you kids) full of funny stories, recipes, LA farm life experiences, and how to clean a neck properly - I hear Spray 'N Wash works wonders. What a graet family you have Prudy! :)

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  4. gigiSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Happy 50th Anniversary to your parents!!!
    Today is my mama and daddy's 53 wedding anniversary. We had such a good time planning and having their 50 anniversary party 3 years ago.

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  5. The BouldinsSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Congrats to your parents! That is such a wonderful accomplishment (and encouragement)

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  6. The JRSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    50 years, fantastic. Love family to visit, but like it when they leave too!

    Ramona

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  7. MichalSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    congrats to some of my favorite people in the world.
    jared and i celebrated 12 years of marriage this weekend. and by celebrated, i mean we did lots of house and yard work and had a baby blessing and hosted family for a luncheon and hosted a neighborhood ice cream party and rarely had a moment alone together! but i look forward to the next 38 and beyond.

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  8. The Food LibrarianSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations to your parents! What a lovely couple and they must have gotten married when they were in kindergarten!!

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  9. Mary BergfeldSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    My congratulations to your parents Erin. That's a milestone in this day and age.

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  10. CathySeptember 8, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Happy anniversary to your parents! How wonderful! Sounds like a perfect family weekend - the souffle can wait (but it is awfully good, whenever you get to it!)

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  11. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Wow that is so great! I have such fond memories of you parents back in Whittier. My favorite was the sourdough bread your mom made in the dutch oven at Girls camp. Send them my love.
    Jennifer (Balke) Barclay

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  12. PrudySeptember 8, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    we love grandma and grandpa to! sailor+west

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  13. KatrinaSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Cute post! My parents are close to their 50th, 46, 47, somewhere around there!
    Busy, busy!

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  14. trimarieSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Congratulations to your Mom and Dad! This year we hit 21. Wow, it goes soooo fast. I bet your parents would say the same thing. Sending my love to all your family -
    Trina :)

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  15. MarjieSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Congrats to Mom & Dad; we only have 20 more to go to that magical milestone. Remember, my answer to clean house is "sorta"; as long as the kids are around, the answer, sadly, is never truly "Yes!"

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  16. Babs RenoufSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Please there must a better picture of that aging couple? That woman cannot be recognized. Help!!

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  17. JenniferSeptember 8, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    What a wonderful post! Enjoy time with family!

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  18. taffiSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Must be anniversary season! Last month was my parent's 51st and my 13th. Sounds like you've had a fabulous time - definitely worth waiting a little more time for a souffle, and MOST definitely worth a messy home.

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  19. Rich'n'RachSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    congrats to your folks - 50 years is a serious milestone these days!!! Can't wait for the chocolate souffle.

    p.s. i'm willing to put off cleaning my house if it makes you feel better ;)

    p.p.s. i hope its ok that i added your blog to my list of faves?! let me know.

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  20. PamelaSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    That's wonderful! Happy Anniversary to your parents!

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  21. LeslieSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Mom's comment was my favorite.
    She has the best sense of humor.
    It was a great weekend!
    Mom and I had so many good laughs late at night. It felt like old Education Week Days.
    We are so lucky. Theres'nobody better than Mom and Dad.

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  22. LeslieSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Although the siblings come pretty close!

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