Marie was up before anyone else.  She emptied the dishwasher and fed her little sisters and got some coffee.  She’s a do-er.

Nan picked her up at 11:30 and took her to Longhorn for lunch, and to Glow Golf and then back to her house for a while.

Back at home?  
WE PREPARED HER SURPRISE PARTY!

Friends arrived at 4:00 P.M. in anticipation of Marie’s 4:30 P.M. arrival.

I wish I had great shots of her surprise, but our camera suddenly stopped working for Stewart, and I accidently filmed in slow motion.

I invited them to the table for dinner, which we served in courses on China.

In lieu of gifting, I asked guests to consider bringing some art work of their own for her to keep.

I had a lovely craft planned, and ordered oil-based Sharpies on Amazon Prime on 7/6 and they were decidedly NOT here in 2 days.  (It’s the third time this year Prime failed me… I’m counting Amazon!)

We pulled out Bible Apples-to-Apples and Ella won.

And enjoyed Oreo Cheesecake and ice cream.

Markers arrived and the girls decorated mugs.

I love these ladies.

And so does Marie.