We dropped TJ off at Rosa's house around 10:00 and ran a few minor errands before showing up at Maracas to do a minimal set up. We had time to post signs, eat lunch, and talk to the reporter from the San Pedro Sun.
One Rover was already there by the time we arrived, but the owner was not. People started trailing in to eat and see the show, but for a long time, it was only us and the other Rover. TJ, Rosa and company arrived just after 1:30.
Soon, Steve Davis arrived, and a bit later another Rover. We were holding steady at 4 Rovers until 2:30. We had to hand out the voting cards, or this would never end. And, it had to end, because we had planned TJ's party at the nearby park for 3:00.
Folks voted. We handed out awards. It was a good time.
Then, another Rover showed up. And 10 minutes later... another! We had 6 Rovers!
It felt like the party was just getting started, but we (or at least I) needed to get on my feet and over to the park. It was now a few minutes past 3, and I did not want to be a bad host to TJ's friends and parents.
Rosa, crew and I said farewell to Matt and jumped in the Rover. We drove about 1/2 mile to the park and began setting up. Fortunately, no one had arrived before us. In fact, everyone arrived well after 3:00.
No matter. Nearly everyone we invited did come, and it was great to spend the waning of the day in such good company. I'm certain that while TJ was exhausted to begin with, she was perfectly happy with her park party. She acknowledged all the kids who came, but mostly chased her friend Jesse around. "I'm coming Jesse!" she would yell, as she trotted around behind her.
After all that action, TJ was spent. She asked for booby, and I gave it to her. She fell asleep instantly, and that was our cue to pack up. It was about 6:00. Matt put everything away and we thanked everyone still standing. We made it all the way home, and got the little one into bed without a peep.
Kids Guest List
Jesse
Josen
Francis
Astral
Angel
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