MAY WEDDING & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Because I will be out of town on my birthday, my sisters (and niece) gave me an early birthday luncheon on May 16.  (Mary Ann has a severe knee injury and could not attend.  Get well, Mary Ann.  We missed you!)

. . . at Marino's in Hornell!

A lovely scarf from Renee.  

NANCY is always a jokester!  Cindy's "Bargain BAG" was a hit.
I got items that were on rock-bottom mark down. . .

. . . like:
An "Avengers - Age of Ultron" selfie stick, made by Marvel; a
HELLO KITTY "grab & go" coloring pack with STICKERS!;
and a miniature puzzle, sure to drive one crazy, blind or both!  

Nancy's card had sound and motion---we all got a big kick out of it!  

Movie clip below:

Another funny card from Cathy:

I bet this guy is registered on
"FarmersOnly.com"!

Thank you, Patty, for the froggie watering can light, complete with a dragon fly!

Lacey was there in spirit.  Thanks for your thoughtful gift and card, Lacey!

The gift bag was a decoy, ha.

Sharing a laugh.

In the end, it's all about being with those we love.  We are so blessed as a family.  We truly care for each other and support each other.   Special times like this are such a joy at this stage of our lives!

On the way home, Nancy and I stopped in at Hornell's newest coffee shop, 
"Wake Up and Smell the Coffee."  It is like a small-town Starbucks---specialty coffees, beverages and baked items.  We love supporting local businesses.

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RACHEL AND BILL - May 14, 2016

It was a happy day!

Seated in the tent awaiting the bride.

At three o'clock, it began pouring rain!  The tent did leak

in places, which made the day one we won't ever forget!

The bride took it all in stride, looking absolutely lovely.

Bill with all his brothers

Erin

Dad with his girl

Kiera, Bill's daughter

When the family gets together, there is always clowning around!

Mom taught you better, Nancy! LOL

Tom and Amy with the Grandma and Grandpa

Matt and his new bride came from California.

He will soon be back on the trail with "crazy Bernie!"

Rachel has served in the U.S. Navy for eight years.

Tom toasting Bill and Rachel.

Roy is as handsome as ever!

The wedding and reception were held at the Canisteo AMERICAN LEGION.  

They say rain is good luck on your wedding day.  We wish Rachel

and Bill all the best!

              And lastly,

Andrew and Allison's son, Gregory, at his Junior Prom (how time flies).  This is my favorite picture.

                                   Caryn and Gregory 5/2016

That's all for now.