{"id":83233,"date":"2024-09-30T05:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T12:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=83233"},"modified":"2024-10-06T07:37:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:37:20","slug":"day-5-a-time-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=83233","title":{"rendered":"Day 5 – A Time To Visit!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Day 1<\/a> – Day 2<\/a> – Day 3<\/a> – Day 4<\/a> – Day 5<\/a> – Day 6<\/a> – Day 7<\/a> – Day 8<\/a> – Day 9\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We were up by eight and decided to have breakfast at the B&B before going to Colleen’s home.\u00a0 There, we met up with Gale, who always dresses up as a witch during Halloween.<\/p>\n

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Breakfast was terrific, complete with blueberry scones!<\/p><\/div>\n

The dining room has yet to change to Halloween, but it will be transformed into a more haunted look today!<\/p>\n

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The dining room was just as we remembered from last year.<\/p><\/div>\n

Magic began to occur as Mary stepped out the door, and perhaps I had a unique lens on the camera!\u00a0 Maybe the place is haunted!<\/p>\n

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Time to go!<\/p><\/div>\n

We got to Colleen’s around 10:00 am and spent the rest of the day visiting and getting ready for another family dinner this evening.<\/p>\n

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We arrived at the Perry’s.<\/p><\/div>\n

I can remember Colleen as a little girl, and I had to get after her for a messy room.\u00a0 Today, her beautiful home is immaculate and decorated by a professional, Colleen!\u00a0 We loved the family pictures on the wall and took notes!<\/p>\n

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We love family!<\/p><\/div>\n

Mark is going to BBQ sirloin tips this evening, and Sarah (Jon’s bride)\u00a0 will make her world-famous oysters.\u00a0 We needed supplies, including a cake, so we went to the local market.\u00a0 Logann selected the cake, but we also needed one for Calhan!<\/p>\n

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We are shopping ahead of a family dinner.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the way back home, we stopped at McDonalds and, of course, Dunkin’ Donuts!<\/p>\n

That morning, Mary attempted to renew her DEA license and discovered that her California Medical License had expired; it was panic time. After calling the California Medical License Bureau, Mary found that the agency needed to send updated cards. You’ll need to go online and print them out.<\/p>\n

While at Colleen’s, Mary and Colleen worked together to bring everything up to date.\u00a0 Mary’s license had NOT run out after all.\u00a0 \u00a0Colleen saved us; we needed a printer to print out the medical licenses!\u00a0 We even went to Staples and had them sealed in plastic.\u00a0 Now Mary is all up to date!<\/p>\n

While that happened, I received a text from Colleen, who recommended my Halloween costume for this year.\u00a0 I went online and ordered it from Amazon.\u00a0 I get to be a patriotic Santa.<\/p>\n

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We are ready to go!<\/p><\/div>\n

Sarah and Jon arrived first, and then Sarah went to work to prepare the fried oysters.\u00a0 The aromas coming from that stove were quite impressive.\u00a0 Mary and I wandered over and watched the process unfold.\u00a0 And let me tell you, it was like watching a magic show, except instead of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, it was more like watching someone try to assemble an IKEA bookshelf without the instructions!<\/p>\n

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Mary assists.<\/p><\/div>\n

I tried to take a picture with our oldest grandson, Jon, but he’s so tall that when I made him sit down, he still towered over me.\u00a0 It looks like we are taking a photo with a friendly giant!<\/p>\n

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Our oldest grandson, Jon!<\/p><\/div>\n

Jacquie and Nate also watched the cooking activities and shared stories with everyone.<\/p>\n

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Chuck stays close to Mom and Dad!\u00a0 Emmy will be here soon!<\/p><\/div>\n

We have four generations below. From left to right, we have son-in-law Mark, great-grandson Chunk (1 1\/2 years old going on four), great-grandson Calhan, great-grandpa Liles, and grandson Jon. Another nature has a plan; she improves the looks of each generation.<\/p>\n

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Four generations!<\/p><\/div>\n

We cannot leave the girls out!\u00a0 Emmy demanded equal attention!<\/p>\n

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We allow girls in also!\u00a0 Emmy was quite happy.\u00a0 Where is Jacquie?<\/p><\/div>\n

Great-grandpa Liles and four great-grandchildren are trying to determine if the beard means he is Santa Claus!\u00a0 What a collection!<\/p>\n

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Meet great grandkids!\u00a0 Logann, Emmy, Calhan, and Chunk!<\/p><\/div>\n

Emmy had to leave early as she had to return to school tomorrow, so we sent her home with some cake.\u00a0 This slice was for Chunk!<\/p>\n

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The cake is a vital necessity!<\/p><\/div>\n

In the front room, Jackie was charged with watching the kids (including Mark)<\/p>\n

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Jacquie had everything under control!<\/p><\/div>\n

The dinner bell rang, and the oysters were ready to make a dramatic entrance!\u00a0 They rolled in on tiny oyster-sized roller skates, wearing tiny chef hats and performing a synchronized dance routine.\u00a0 It was quite the show!<\/p>\n

I downed six of these puppies, and Mary even had one, even though she very seldom eats shellfish!\u00a0 They were amazing.\u00a0 The sheet pan was emptied in minutes, and even the kids enjoyed oysters\u2014imagine that!!<\/p>\n

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Sarah did oysters!<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary attempted to help, but the kitchen with Mark, Jon, Sarah, and Colleen all working together was like a ballet… we decided to sit in the first row and applaud!<\/p>\n

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“Can I help??”<\/p><\/div>\n

The grandparents also get a full circus show with the four little ones running around the house.<\/p>\n

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Fun with family!<\/p><\/div>\n

While heading home, I recalled many thoughts about my daughter, Colleen.\u00a0 It turns out that she and Joe are just like me in so many ways; Mary agreed!\u00a0 Seeing them with their own family is a pretty fantastic feeling.<\/p>\n

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She turned out to be an amazing woman and a fantastic grandmother.<\/p><\/div>\n

Around 9:00 pm, we headed home to the Silver Fountain, exhausted from a full day of visiting.<\/p>\n

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Going home… in the dark!<\/p><\/div>\n

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