T minus 5 days and counting...

Nathan's party is in 5 days. We've received RSVPs from around 75 people, and many more I haven't heard from but they might show up! That equates to a lot of food, and a lot of work.

Thankfully, Don is taking the two girls along with Dylan to Merritt to visit his parents for the next two days. I can accomplish about 20 times the amount of work without the girls around. Thankfully, also, Mom and Lee are flying in tomorrow (at least that's the plan...they're flying stand-by) and they are always ready and willing to help in whatever way they're needed. And thankfully, Waneta is coming Friday so she'll be here for all of the food prep, which is really her area of expertise!

I'm hoping the weather cooperates for Sunday. Right now they're predicting showers. Can you believe that? Showers in August? It rained all night long last night and you can see how happy all of the plants, bushes, and lawns are.

Today my goal is to get sheets washed and rooms ready for people to occupy when they arrive. And to pack for the girls' 2-day holiday.

Nathan comes home Friday morning. It'll be great to have him back. I told him last night on the phone that he could rest and relax all he wanted after Sunday, but that there would be some work for him to do on Friday and Saturday. His reply: "I have an idea. Why don't you do all the work before I get home?" That's when I handed the phone to Tiffany, who has been very helpful in entertaining Nathan when he calls a million several times a day. Friday night he called and talked for an hour and 40 minutes. He is done. And to add insult to injury, all of the other staff cadets from his corps get to leave today, while Nathan stays 3 more days to scrape barnacles off of the bottom of piers. He'll be so happy to be home.

Talk to you soon.
Love,
Cathi