More pictures to come, but this is the best of the day. Except, of course, of pictures of Joe, Julie and/or their kids. Please, anyone, if there is a bad pic of that branch of the Flanagans please forward because I've never seen one.
Since it seems I am taking the lion's share of the pics these days and there are no pics of me, please know I was having a good hair day. And concerned relatives will be happy to hear my shoes remained on. (I made the unfortunate mistake of mentioning in an email that I threw my shoe at Jonathon just before the last party. Those who know me well will not be surprised - and those who know Jonathon well will find it appropriate - those who do not see me often were under the impression this type of behavior was unusual for me.)
A few surprises for Pat with some old friends we invited but I'm sure the biggest surprise was that she had to host her own party. Mike did a wonderful job arranging for us all to be fed. And if I do say so myself, the basil dipping sauce was once again a hit. (someone, anyone, tell my mother-in-law that the last batch wasn't a fluke)
Mark was unfortunately under the weather in the a.m. but rallied by party time. I do believe we Flanagans are having a positive influence on priorities. Everyone was happy to see Maureen and Mark; my mom has called me twice today to email her to thank them for making the journey.
We tried desperately to keep conversations away from all-health-issues-all-the-time but Suzie Kane and I did spend a grim hour comparing dental nightmares of the past year.
Jonathon was of course missed but it was good to have Alix join us. And John Samuel surprised all and delighted some by showing up with a hair cut.
I ended up using Maureen's camera for much of the night. I will get those pictures posted once I talk Maureen through the uploading process.
xoxoxo
Anne
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