The Eclectic Company: Aunt Marie's Party

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Aunt Marie's Party

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It's been a long time tradition, 50 years long - - - Aunt Marie's 4th of July Party.

That would be my Great-Aunt Marie.

Aunt Marie and Uncle Frank are gone now,
But their sons still own the home place farm.

They continue the tradition - - -

Chuck, my first cousin once removed and - - -

The host with the most.

Loretta, Chuck's wife

Little farm house nestled in the hills.

Today the site of much activity

The quintessential All-American 4th of July
Family celebration.

Down in "The Valley"

My first "Aunt Marie's Party"
Posing here with my second cousin, Scarlet.

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9 comments:

Kristin - The Goat said...: Scarlet is the name that's in the running for my niece (due in October) - just an FYI.

What a great looking day for a party! Thanks for letting us come to Frank and Marie's 4th of July party, hosted by Head Honcho Chuck (Frank's Boy) lol; July 4, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Lori R. said...: Your timing for travel was perfect for seeing family. So glad you had the perfect day, at least pics look like a nice day! Happy 4th and safe travels..; July 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Jewel said...: Glad you were able to enjoy a RAIN-FREE 4th of July celebration, because around here we couldn't!!; July 4, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Looks lik a perfect day. Isn't it fun to have things that are a tradition for many years. Glad you got to go.; July 5, 2009 at 2:47 AM
Simply Debbie said...: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY KEETHA TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
I just spent about the last hour reading all the posts I have missed and I didn't even go to sleep with the computer light on...lol
I love meeting your family...they are so nice and funny and that sugar shack was awesome....I just can't believe you didn't ask for at least a baby food jar size of maple syrup....lol...now I would have had to beg for some....my daddy makes pickles every year and believe me...my family aien't shy when it comes to asking for something that will make their life tastier.
I try to get around to see everybody but I fail miserably.
Angel hugs
debbie; July 5, 2009 at 5:21 AM
LV said...: What a great way to celebrate the 4th with family. I loved seeing the home place. So many are gone now days. It was nice that the sons cared enough to keep it. Be careful coming home.; July 5, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Cindy said...: This is so neat! We do the same thing! For Family Reunions at my house we set up several cheap little pools for the younger set...often times they're not in too good of shape afterwards.
We do the nametags too. Mine would say Lily Koch Rolfs
Delmar Rolfs
Cindy Rolfs K----; July 5, 2009 at 10:17 AM
nancygrayce said...: Love family gatherings! Looks like a good time was had by all!; July 5, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Nancy said...: How wonderful that you all can get together! Looks like a fun fourth.; July 10, 2009 at 1:07 AM