This past weekend was a bit of an adventure! Grandma and Grandpa Manning celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary so Dave wanted to surprise them by flying Mimi in for their party. She and I decided to make it an all around surprise, and as usual it was hard for Mimi and I to keep secrets...but we did it! Dave took Eric and Sara to the airport to pick her up Saturday morning and they were so surprised! It is reported that Eric was giggling...haha! He denies it though. Mom was probably the most happy to have all her children together for a few days. We always have fun when Mimi is home, but it is sad when she has to leave again :( Why can't she move back closer....Everyone else ask her that too!!! 
Saturday afternoon Mimi, mom, and I went for a mini-reunion of sorts with a few of Mimi's friends from high school. We went over to the Moore's house in Farmland and got to visit with Amanda and little Luke who came down from Michigan for a visit. Plus, Rachel was in town for some family birthday stuff, so we got to spend some time with her as well. Mimi and I absolutely love reading Amanda's blog so we can keep up with Luke (talk about an adorable little guy!) so it was great to get to sit and talk with her and to finally meet Luke in person! Here is a picture from our afternoon. 
The anniversary party was Sunday and we were going to be setting up after church, so Mimi and I got up early and headed to church. It's been awhile since I went to church and I forgot how much I enjoy Pastor Sherrie's sermons. She always makes it easy to understand by using real stories from her life that everyone can relate to. She has had some trying issues in her life recently and it really helps to make sense of your own problems, no matter how different, when she is able to show you how God helps her through her life. She is funny but at the same time can make you cry...and we all were this Sunday! After church we got the fellowship hall all set up and the party started. Teresa Cox made the cake and it was beautiful and delicious! Grandpa and Grandma had a great time and they loved all the people that came by to wish them well. Michael and Colleen made a picture slideshow of all the kids and grandkids and they all loved that. They did all the silly wedding reception stuff, like cutting the cake and feeding each other and intertwining arms to drink the punch. It was about the cutest thing I've seen in a long time! They were so happy to have Mimi home for then event and to have the whole family together. The party was a hit! Here are some pictures of the day.
Grandpa the pimp :)
So, since the accident and the stupid neck brace I have been putting a very small limit on the number of pictures allowed of me. Since this was a very special event, I was not allowed to have a picture quota for the day...boo! On the upside, Shawn and I managed to get a really cute picture. We usually take pictures of us all the time, but it's been awhile (I mean its been like 11 weeks since the accident now and I don't exactly feel very attractive with this neck brace on) so I'm glad that we did take this picture and it turned out so cute! Shawn had Friday off of work so we went to visit his family. The Star Wars: Clone Wars animated movie came out and he wanted to go with his Dad and take his little brother Shane. Shane really enjoyed it, so I'm glad we went there to take him. It was a pretty good movie, definitely tailored to children, but still very entertaining. We had a good time with his family and Shawn was able to go through some of his stuff to bring stuff back here for the rummage sale we hope to have next month sometime. Also, he needed to clean out his old room because his older brother is going to be moving home for a little while and needs that space. Shawn has not been enjoying his job much, but it is good money and it is keeping him busy. We are both anxious for me to get better so we can get back to Chicago. We loved it there and are SO ready to get back. My next doctor's appointment is in a few weeks and hopefully the xrays will be good news!! 
Haley, Holly, and Eric being "cool."
Shawn helping to "clean up." Haha!
So, since the accident and the stupid neck brace I have been putting a very small limit on the number of pictures allowed of me. Since this was a very special event, I was not allowed to have a picture quota for the day...boo! On the upside, Shawn and I managed to get a really cute picture. We usually take pictures of us all the time, but it's been awhile (I mean its been like 11 weeks since the accident now and I don't exactly feel very attractive with this neck brace on) so I'm glad that we did take this picture and it turned out so cute! Shawn had Friday off of work so we went to visit his family. The Star Wars: Clone Wars animated movie came out and he wanted to go with his Dad and take his little brother Shane. Shane really enjoyed it, so I'm glad we went there to take him. It was a pretty good movie, definitely tailored to children, but still very entertaining. We had a good time with his family and Shawn was able to go through some of his stuff to bring stuff back here for the rummage sale we hope to have next month sometime. Also, he needed to clean out his old room because his older brother is going to be moving home for a little while and needs that space. Shawn has not been enjoying his job much, but it is good money and it is keeping him busy. We are both anxious for me to get better so we can get back to Chicago. We loved it there and are SO ready to get back. My next doctor's appointment is in a few weeks and hopefully the xrays will be good news!! 
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