Busy Weekend ... Finale

The end of our busy weekend is here, and I'm sad to have to say goodbye to it. Today started out by me talking to my host-sister from Germany (the daughter of the family I lived with) on the phone. We haven't talked for a long time, and it was so great. Here we are with my host-father -- in 1987.
Next was a fun little festival near our house. You know, the good kind, with simple games for the kids and 10 cent tickets.










Then it was time for our friend El's surprise 40th birthday party. I guess this means we've known each other about 15 years. It's hard to believe. Melissa made the food, which was amazing. Have you ever had a fried pickle? Me neither, but it was delicious. Anyhow, happy birthday El!