Just some notes and info about the GREAT time that was had by all at the St. Louis picnic.

This has to have been the most relaxed event that has ever been. No pushing and cutting into lines. Everyone wait their turn, happily. I met some new people and was thrilled to see some old ones (did I say old?) !!

The site was one of the most beautiful parks I've seen. So big and clean. Food was plentiful - BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, potatoes, string beans, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, iced tea. Cases of bottled water were on the tables. After everyone was served, they called for anyone to have seconds. The watermelon was cut a while after lunch, and you had to save the seeds for the seed spitting contest coming up. The guys were good at this one.

The games were geared to everyone regardless of age, shape etc. Egg Toss, Balloon Toss, Hula Hoop, Pass the Fruit, (no men tried this one, guess they were embarrassed) horseshoe pitching, apple bobbing, know I'm missing something. A lot of effort was given to making this picnic a great one. If the other picnics are half as nice you'll have a GREAT time.

The goodie bags were arranged by name and were dispensed rapidly. In the goodie bag you received "Watermelon Feast" (which Dean signed), the tee shirt, a Charming Tails whistle and the coupon to get a pin when you order your "Barrel of Fun" piece.  If you were a Leaf & Acorn Club Member and showed your card, you received a mouse in red apple pin. A mouse in green apple pin (ltd. 15) was a prize for one of the contests, that my daughter won. She being a WONDERFUL daughter gave me the pin. Oh, am I lucky or what!! If I've forgotten anything, please excuse this old lady.

Can I repeat again, WE HAD A BLAST!!!! Thank you so much, Dean, Yvette, Wanda and Ashley for your hard work into making this a grand day.

Happy Birthday to Yvette's little son, Kevin. Imagine a year old already. Where does time go?