On Thursday, the day before the party, Carrie arrived, with Alexa and
Emmilie, Pat and Jim.
Emmilie met her cousin Aidan, and aparently she formed many conclusions.
"He's very short," was one.
Pat and Jim were soon settled for a traditional German tea ceremony.
I arrived home from work just in time to greet them, set the table
and pour.
Mother rarely pays attention to anything I say.
The day after the party, Barbara and I took Mother out for chop suey.
This photo was taken after the party. I can tell because of the red
mouths.
Dieter, giving the toast.