Once the date, September 12, 2009, was set, the parties could begin. The first one was in April... a Crawfish Boil at the Manske Farm, near, but not at, Bonus, Texas. Geez, I've only written 3 sentences and already have more commas and dots than the law allows!
It has been a tradition among my closest friends to have a party when one of our children celebrate a momentous event. And, of course we welcome other friends of the family who want to join us in hosting the party. Initially, we gave each of them a party upon graduating from high school. Many of those parties were also located at Bonus.
And then, when they started marching down the aisle, we progressed to this type of party. We never could decide what to call this party...sometimes we called it a cocktail party, other times it was an engagement party. But, whatever it was called, and wherever it was given, it was always beautiful and very special.
The guests enjoyed visiting and partaking of the tasty appetizers prepared by the hosts and hostesses. It was a beautiful day (at least as far as I can remember,) and we had a wonderful time, as you will be able to see if you look at the pictures I've included here.
The hosts and hostesses gave Robin and Chad a card table and chairs. Robin and Chad gave the hosts and hostesses monogrammed canvas coolers.
Peggy and Richard conversing with Jerry and Beverly
Virgie waving, "Hi!"
Chad and some of his friends.
Scott & Hannah chatting it up with Carolyn.
Wayne, enjoying some of the appetizers.Bibs on, we proceeded to eat the wonderfully prepared meal of crawfish, corn, and potatoes. Of course, there was plenty of beer to help wash it all down.
I think you can tell that Robin really likes crawfish; two plates! And I'm pretty sure she went back for more. She gets that from me!
