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11/27/2003 Archived Entry: "A DAY WITH THE FAMILY"

A DAY WITH THE FAMILY

It was a day of laughter around here at the house and over dinner at the Midland. We shared Drummers with Lila, Adolph and Lindy Vopat for dinner and that was nice. It was like a private dining room and we enjoyed it very much.

The food was wonderful...every bit of it...turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, candied sweet potatoes, our family green bean casserole, cranberry relish and jell, relish plate, rolls and an assortment of homemade pies. Ally is a good chef and makes excellent pies.

I think she must have had about 70 diners for the buffet. It was so nice not to have to cook. (I also did well on my diet and avoided all the starchy stuff...and had only a bite of Ally's coconut cream pie, which is my favorite. No guilt.)

We have two grandsons who get kidded about a lot of things and they take it really well. Rod went through it too when he was younger. Mostly it comes from their Uncle Dane. They've enjoyed it and can pitch it back too.

Uncle Dane has a big weekend surprise planned for his nephews....for brother Todd, Rod, Drew and Tyler. Drew and Tyler were not told where they would be going or why. They have guessed everything imaginable. Dane gave them occasional clues which included: Mount Zion...Raptors... May 24, 1979...Magical weekend...7th, 4th, 1st...James Garner...American Airlines, etc.

It has driven Tyler crazy trying to figure it out. He and Drew finally decided they were going to KC to the K-State - Oklahoma game next weekend. Dane said it didn't fit the clues. Tyler then figured it was a trip to Jerusalem to visit Mt. Zion. They guessed Illinios, St. Louis and other places. It has been amusing.

Today with the help of a few more clues, they did they get all the information together to find out where they are going next weekend. It finally fell into place. They are heading to Dallas to see Orlando Magic play Dallas Mavericks in the American Airlines Center. Tracy McGrady is the player they are going to watch. They have excellent seats about 14 rows up from the court. Mackenzie and Luke will also join them for the game and other surprises that are planned. It's their Christmas present and they'll all have a great time. Dane is staying an additional day to see the Christmas lighting ceremony at SMU which is supposed to be pretty spectacular.