Dad and Uncle Bill

Last night, we had a party at my house, celebrating the fact that my Dad and my Uncle Bill retired from SRS! YES!!!
I am so happy for them! Since Dad made the decision to take the retirement package, he has been sleeping better, has better color, and I haven't seen him smile this much in a long time!
What's really awesome is that all of their old friends came to the party, even "Uncle" George, all the way from Orlando. I haven't seen him since I was a child. He hasn't changed a bit! The old gang was together again: Bill, Tony, George, George, David, and Tom. They have known each other since first grade, and have stayed in touch all these years.
I think Dad and Uncle Bill were very pleased with the party. They had some stories told on them, which was hysterical, and my Aunt Judy made a huge cake with Dad and Uncle Bill in a canoe on it. With Mom and Aunt Sandy in charge, there was enough food to feed the military. My table quite literally overflowed, and we discovered at the end of the party that we had forgotten to put something out!
Good food, good wine, lots of laughs, and a house full of family and friends. Such a blessed night!