This morning after the fireworks event,

I have a sugar and adrenaline hangover.

After making about 18 dozen cupcakes

and sampling at least one from each batch.

After being on a happy high from seeing so

many good friends, neighbors, and family.

After feeling sick in the pit of my stomach

when the two uninvited vehicles pulled up.

Well, those are the reasons for my
sugar and adrenaline hangover.

As for the last one,

all I can say is,

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell,"

I guess that's not all I can say about that last one.
I will also add,
"No More Reasons for the two uninvited vehicles to come by!"

Here are just a few pictures from the evening. Unfortunately, I couldn't get pictures of everyone who came because it got too dark and too busy. But, we had many friends from the old ward, new and old friends from our neighborhood, and family.  My niece, Jennie, and her family left early enough yesterday from Arizona so they could get here in time. Now that is dedication.  I wish I could have gotten pictures of everyone.

I think another reason I feel so out of it this morning is that we lost our little week long visitors.  We've enjoyed having them so much.  But off they went this morning.  Here are a few pictures before they left. (In a very messy kitchen because we were too tired to clean it up last night.)