The Twins Turn 60!!


I knew this big event required some kind of celebration, but what to do?  Neither of them really enjoy being the center of attention, but we had to have some kind of party!!
 
Brenda and Brian celebrating 60 years!

I thought about inviting all of their siblings and families, but since their birthday is in October, we could hardly take the party outside if the house got too full. If all the locals showed up it could be well over 50 people! But I did it anyway. We wanted a party after all! I sent out an email to all the siblings and told them to let their families know and we’d have fresh apple fritters and apple cider.
 
 
Party day arrived and before I even got out of bed I was tempted to think God had forgotten me. The pain, you know. And whatever was I thinking to invite so many people, I must be crazy! But then someone shared the verse from Psalm 31:24, "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait on the Lord." And so began the day.
 
First, I made a trip to Horse Creek Farms for apples and cider.
(Is it ok to swipe a picture from their Facebook page? Just look at all these beautiful apples!!)
 
Then I mixed up the dough and after lunch, my mom, sister and daughter all came to help.  Whatever would I do without them?! I wish I'd taken more pictures, but we were kinda busy!
 
Mom is a professional apple fritter maker! 
 
We made over 10 dozen and yes, they were delicious!!
 
Zaiden is in his happy place!
 
Just so much to love!
 
Jean brought pizza and Pepsi for supper, the "party before the party" and we finished cleaning up the kitchen just before our guests arrived. I think there were more than 30 Krabills that came!
 
So many conversations!
 
And so many fun people!
 
Some great gifts and fun cards!!
 

I especially liked this one!!

 
Happy Birthday to my most favorite twins!!
 
It was great fun celebrating these two very special people! We don't get together as often as we should, but it's always a party when we do!! I am so grateful for the gift of family!!
 
 

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