Housewarming: May 25
On the first morning I was in the cottage, with at least 50 boxes to be unpacked, it dawned on me that in six days, there would be at least 25 people here for dinner. This lead to the continuation of the 12 to 14 hour days.
So, as I unpacked, I also prepared of the party. 
Pies baked and dinner cooked, all ready for the first guests.
Bar ready for the first customers. 
Deck is ready for guests, unfortunately it was too cold and rainy for anyone to go outside!
David Knauer, a friend from high school, circled the house and bless it. 
Seems that Jane, Barbara and I all got the black and white memo. 
When I first bought the cottage, I was amazed how many friends from my life are here. In the picture are Howard, a friend of my mother's, Mary Ellen and Billy, friends from PA, Jane a new friend and Barbara, who I have know since the first day of college. How blessed am I to have all these people still in my life.
Jonathan, Lisa, Leah, and Anne. I have known Jonathan since I was a kid, his parents and mine were best friends. Lisa and Leah are new friends we met at a wine tasting dinner at Norbella's a few months ago. Anne is my cousin's wife and my business partner. I could not have packed up my cottage or have moved back in without her help. 
Rosella, Liz, Lisa, Leah, Jonathan and David at the pie bar. The blueberry tart was the hit of the dessert table.
Howard was 91 earlier in the week so I thought it was only fitting to celebrate his birthday too. I was fortunate to accompany Howard to Washington D.C. two years ago on an Honor Flight, a program that allows WWII veterans to visit the WWII Memorial. It was one of the most moving and memorable events of my life. 
Howard about to tell one of his stories, got to love him!
Early the next morning the swan pair with their four babies were on the pond, a great way to wake up and the reason for all the renovations.
Lessons Learned:
1. Renovation a house doesn't make it a home, friends and family do. I am so lucky to have a wonderful new home where friends and family will eat, drink and be merry for years to come. What more could one ask for. Thank you all!
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