July 6th

 
 A lovely morning here in the park. All the rain really greened things up. Of course the mower people are working hard.
    We had a fun 4th of July. Quails provided the brisket and Birthday cake,for the party and we also made LaCharra beans, potato salad, corn on the cob (some of the best I ever had) and tea, Birthday cake and icecream. Rutherfords had their Son Travis and Daughter-in-law, Tiffany and their 3 boys, Garret, Ray, & Nate (whose birthday was the day after the 4th, Irene had her Son, Curt ( we celebrated Curt's birthday also) and wife, Susan and Grandson, Ayden, who had his birthday already the last of June but didn't want a party at home but wanted to come to the park and have his party at the hall like he did last year. Connie and Jack had their Grandaughters, Marian & Page, and Grand son Cameron. the kids all seemed to have a great time playing games and if they won could pick a prize from the prize table we set up,  also the Adults played some of the games. I have a slide show of the party below. there were 53 or so at the party. We had Rose and Rich Willis as guests also. They are on A-8 as her Father had a heart attack and they are down here to be with him. But they have wintered in our park before.
     Dorothy Ritter supplied the donuts this morning along with Dorothy Skovbo, no, Dorothy S. isn't here but wanted to go in with Dorothy R. and we were to remember her this morning!!!!Thank you Dorothy S. and yes we are thinking of you and Thank you Dorothy R.
    News from Gary Philipp. He said this morning ha had lots of tests and Pet-scan etc. and will know more Mon. or Tues. People are jumping to conclusions that he is having surgery but he doesn't even know that yet. I will keep you informed as soon as we know more . I won't wait until Fri. to write something.
    There are cards up to sign, one for Gary Philipp, a card to Deb Powels Daughter on the Death of Deb, a card for Maude Sennert, former resident, fell and broke her spine in 2 places, seems like there was another one but can't remember , I will be writing more Mon. or Tuesday.