An anniversary, a wedding, a bar mitzvah and a day at the pool

<TITLE> An anniversary, a wedding, a bar mitzvah and a day at the pool </TITLE>
<THEME> FriendsSlaughter
<THEME> FriendsHavurah
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It was a quiet weekend in June though there were various life passage events to take place and so the table was set for the bridal luncheon
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even as the entry way was being decorated with wondrous gifts from Hawaii
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and these 2 stood watch over the proceedings
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as the hen looked after all of the eggs
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and decorations were hung in the windows
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as the fish moved into a better location
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and the leis were spread for all to enjoy
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while the party picks
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were used
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in order to get ready for the mai tais the next day.
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While the luncheon preparations were happening, Ben, Andy, Kurren and Joel were getting ready to go to Anna's Bat Mitzvah and so the ceremonial photos were taken
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even as Suzanne talked to Betsy Ie who was taking them there.
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Next it was time for the anniversary celebration encompassing 30 years.  Willa Nell and friend were there
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as Willa and Nell posed
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before Martha, Malcolm and Bill arrived
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and I then spoke with Campbell
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before we went inside for dinner and the celebratory cake
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which Sam enjoyed
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as Bill captured pictures of the crowd
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and I noted the assembled
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eagerly gathered for Sam's speech
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which made Martha feel good
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as Willa and Malcolm watched
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as did Bill who seemed inspired
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and so Bill offered his own toast
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as I began to focus on my cake
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before going outside to see the fireworks
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and joining Martha
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Jessie
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Bill
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and Suzanne
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in watching and participating in discussions.
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