cassidys party

Cassidy is leaving for Ghana in 5 days.. It seemed like a really great idea in January when she decided she wanted to go teach english. Now the mother is anxious about sending her. When any big trip is happening the count down starts . Last night was the official going away party. She had 35 of her closest friends over for her send off. One thing that is always so true is that the party always ends up in the kitchen. Why is the kitchen always the spot where the party really happens? With Teenagers, it is probably because it is where the food is. I consider the kitchen the heart of the house. It is the family gathering spot, where all the greatest stories are shared. The kitchen stimulates all of our 5 senses and its always warm. Cassidy's friends are like family to us, they tease the sisters, eat my food, walk in the front door without ringing the bell and leave laundry on the floor.. Yup, just like my kids. So It is fitting that her party was in the heart of our house.