Jul 22 2008
The Party is Here
Throughout my life I have had friends, like my brother Rob and Space, who are the life of the party. Yet, when I lived in Australia, I met two people who are not only the life of the party, they are the party. Jed and Liz Brien bring the party with them wherever they go. While in Australia, Dale and I attended one of their 30th birthday parties. The first one was held the last night of Jed’s 20s (They celebrate their birthdays together because Liz was born on Christmas). It was a wild and crazy event. The second was held the next day when they were 30 and must now behave like old people. It was a Lawn Bowling party. Lawn Bowling is something the elderly play in Australia. Dale and I attended the Lawn Bowling party since we were on our way to becoming aged. As with all their parties, it was a blast. A month ago, Liz emailed me that she and the kids might be able to swing by on their around the world visits before they all moved to Mexico to teach in a Christian school. I told her that if she came, I would be at the airport with balloons and an obnoxious sign. When I went to the party shop to choose balloons for the kids, I saw one that said, “The Party is Here!” I knew I had to buy it for Liz. The kids had a terrific time swimming, playing pool, and carrying around Patches. The Briens always arrive ready for a party, so conveniently Zeke turned 4. For Zeke’s party, we played the Brien version of Pass the Parcel, complete with forfeits. We also played musical chairs, musical statues, and musical bobs. The kids found glow in the dark bracelets, shot off party poppers, and blew noise makers that made no noise. I heard all the Aussie news and saw all the Aussie pictures. (Trudy, I’d go with the dark green or dark brown choice) and enjoyed so very much the 2 days that they were here. Please pray for them. On August 7th they start teaching at the Lincoln School in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray that they will learn Spanish quickly and settle easily. The party will soon be in Guadalajara, Mexico. I hope the Mexicans are ready.
The Party's Here!
Abby the Welcome Wagon.
American Girls.
Birthday Party for Zeke.
Pass the Parcel.
Musical Chairs.
Yes nothing like an Organizational...
The Briens always remind me of the book “Birthday Monsters”.
Michael said that if I were to spray paint black between the test patches on the wall, dark green, brown etc. I could have a camoflage feature wall. It may be an option considering I can’t decide on colour choice and Karl is going nuts. Then again I may just start from scratch…..
We too are praying for the people of Guadalajara, Mexico, the land of sombreros, mariachi and tequila!!!
There’s no reason Trudy, that the home group can’t meet in Guadalajara one time. I’m ready.
Wow!! I want to tell you your photos brought tears to my eyes I googled Jed and Liz hoping to find them but not expecting photos.
I am in Brockport where they took turns going to College, they’d say University, We all went to Christ Community Church together. I was at her brother Luke’s wedding, and they’re farewell party. Do you have her e-mail. It changes every so often, I’ve lost track. It’s 1:04am and my daughter Emma is having a sleepover. She’s now 14. Feel free to okay it with Liz first. But I do miss her and pray for them. I got her photo that she must have put in our church mailbox. If you can’t get ahold of her, just let me know, and I’ll try Luke. Thank you.
Sincerely, Anna Rounseville (Paig and Anna)
Hey Anna
A good way of keeping up with Liz is Facebook if you have it??
Cheers Jewels