Our main responsibility was planning and preparing the rehearsal dinner for around 35 people. Since Jon and Christine requested a barbecue, we planned a menu of steak, chicken, various salads and make-your-own ice cream sundaes. It was fun putting this together, but it had its challenges – such as finding enough party stores with helium balloons – there was some kind of helium shortage and we had to drive way out of the way to get enough balloons to decorate with. What lengths we parents are willing to go to for our kids!! It was so much fun when Bethany came with the boys and we got to spend a little more time with our precious grandsons. What a blessing that her mom, Lynn Stroud, was able to come, too. She did her best to keep the boys cared for when Joel and Bethany were both occupied. Also, she was a great help with the barbecue, because Joe had to run back and forth from the rehearsal to the grill. All in all, the meal appeared to be a great success and there was plenty of food for everyone. Special friends and family members began converging on Dix Hills, NY for the big day.
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