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SURPRISE!

I was so excited to see some dear, dear friends of ours at my graduation party. They came down from Delaware to surprise Olivia and I, but sadly, I was not as surprised as Olivia was. I had seen a message  go through on the iPad to our friend that contained a link for the local hotel. And being the person I am, I put things together right away... They were probably coming for my party as a surprise. Bummer, I had ruined my surprise! I also took note of the fact that they never answered yes or no to the evite we sent out through email, and of the fact that when they sent me a card, it did not say, " wish we could be there with you", but "we will be thinking of you" or something of that sort. I was not 100% sure they were coming, but I was 90% sure😉 but thankfully I had forgotten about all this, since it had occurred about two weeks prior to the party. Note: I am known for accidentally ruining my own surprises. I don't mean to, I just hear something, or see something, and automatically put peices together. My family doesn't like that too much, because they are always wondering if I know what they are planning for me even when I act like I don't. No, I am not enterierly impossible to surpirse😉 On the other hand, my sister Olivia is very easy to surprise😉 
Anyway, I was doing last minute things on the porch just before the party was scheduled to start, and I saw this car which I did not recognize pulling in the drive way.  Two of my younger siblings who were out there with me, were guessing who is was, but did not know. I did not at first either, but when the van got close enough, I remembered that link. Even though I was not really surprised, that does not mean I was not extremely happy.  I was thrilled to see them- to know that they really did make the seven hour trip to come help me celebrate and visit with us!! 
Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Gorenflo, for coming down to see us and help us celebrate! Love you guys so much!!
I do have one picture, but Mr. Gorenflo is not in it; he was getting directions for the trip home, with dad. 

And yes, that is our newest family picture hanging on the wall above us- dad's Father's Day gift😊 

Until next time, 
Elise

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