The Day After

Wow, there were a lot of people here yesterday!!! We had a birthday party for Rick's 60th yesterday and I swear the world came. It turned out great!! 2 of Rick's cousins from back East came to surprise him, they came early so that they got a chance to visit. Jamie made a dvd slideshow and it was really good, too bad her Alex and Aiden couldn't be here. We missed them!!! Rick got to see, and the guys all got to reconnect, a bunch of friends that he played softball with and hung out with MANY moons ago. Every time someone came in the door it was awesome. I think the guys were all just as excited as Rick to see everybody. It was a fun time. I had a waterslide that didn't work so great, it leaked out the bottom, but it didn't keep the kids off of it so I was glad to have it. The clean-up really isn't bad because so many people were generous and brought appetizers and desserts, so they took their dishes home with them. I can't believe how much beer got drank last night. We started out with 7 - 36 packs of various beers and others brought beer too and it is all gone except for a couple Bud Lites. Naturally, all the Coors Light is gone!!!! The boys and I got a magician and he was pretty entertaining. All in all, the work put into it was worth it. Today is Jamie's birthday and we are meeting Gary, Shira, Jamie and Erik at the Yard House in Brea for her birthday dinner. At least I will get a beer since all of mine is gone!!!!