One Villager commented, "We used to have Valentine parties in school and now we are still having Valentine parties." At our singing session Deb made a delicious white cake with lots of heart sprinkles. Then we had a tea with Fran’s help, and had a wonderful time. Tables covered with bright red tablecloths, pretty and festive. Lots of guests, delicious desserts, trivia and readings. A real tea party. Bud allowed us to enjoy the balloons and flowers he bought his girlfriend, Jodi, until just the right time for him to deliver. Flowers were also delivered here for Deb from her husband, Gary. Grace from her husband and Erma from her family. Cupid was really at work.Mary Jo Susie brought red velvet cupcakes that were so perfectly rounded and tasted so good. She told the story that while she made them she could not place the heart candies because her caramel frosting would get too hard before she got finished. So, she engaged her 22-year-old son to help and he thought it fun.That wasn’t the only party we had. The Lester Singers came bringing voices that blend into beautiful music. At the close, Elaine’s son led us in prayer. Kurt was visiting from Missouri. As usual, Sarah’s Judy brought lunch. A pizza cream cheese dessert this time.The Luverne Reader’s Theatre came and presented a program. We appreciate their coming which reminded us of the radio sponsored live broadcast of H-BC ballgames. It’s wonderful to hear because it’s so difficult for us to go there. Our thanks are to these sponsors. It’s been so cold to go out. Erwin DeBoer teased, "Look out, we’re on our way to Alaska." Here he came down the hall pushing his mom with so many clothes on we could only see her eyes. Erwin pushed her across the street to see Frank rather than load and unload his Mom and the wheelchair in his car for such a short trip.We had some excitement one evening for we sniffed a smell like something burning. Mary Jo called Stan who came and found the source to be some wiring in a light on the lower level. He clipped some wires and the smell went away.Did you know the fellow who always wanted to be a helicopter pilot? Well he learned to be one. He bought his own plane and the next step was to solo. The plane went up 1,000 feet, 2,000 feet and than 3,000 feet and soon came crashing down. The instructor, concerned over his student, ran to the plane and asked the dazed pilot, "What happened," "Well, he said, "I climbed 3,000 feet and I got a little chilly so I shut off the ceiling fan."Alice went to an 80th birthday party in Rock Rapids. Bud is currently in the hospital recovering from pneumonia. How does one look up in the dictionary how to spell when you don’t know how to spell the word?I’ll keep you posted.
