Let the good times roll.

Sister Paulette celebrated 70 years last week. Her daughters manufactured a surprise party for her. Only 2 out of 9 siblings could not make the trip. 

We met in a parking lot around the corner from her house. A boom box pulled in a wagon played Mardi Gras music. We made our way to her front door and her grandchildren knocked. 

She was blown away with surprise! The surprise just kept dawning on her as she saw the faces in the crowd. She called each name with excitement and hugged the neck of each one of us. 

Then. We paraded.

On several streets and corners there were more friends to meet us.

We toasted the birthday girl in the parking lot of First Baptist Church! 

More friends and more friends joined until we ended up at the downtown venue. 

Mardi Gras decorations provided by the daughters kept us in high spirits. 

The place filled with Sister Paulette's friends. The noise and happy mood were loud. Wine and beer flowed. 

Jambalaya, muffuletta pasta salad, crawfish dip, and more were enjoyed by all. Dark chocolate cake and brownies cover in ganache topped off the meal. 

A most successful evening. 

Followed by a Sunday of catching up and visiting more with sisters.

Have so enjoyed having guests over the weekend. 

And the party isn't over. 

More fun and visiting today.

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Daughter begins her new career chapter today.

She is gonna rock this. 

Shalom, y'all.