Spring Break Part 3:Volunteers And Their Pets Arrive

Marlee may have made some promises to her friends without asking her Grandma B. Some of those promises may be harmful not only to Grandma Lu's health but to the inside of Marleewood if everyone is bringing their pets with them. Then again, maybe their mamas will say no to taking the pets. We will have to see, won't we?

Kylee and Kenlee thought it over and decided that since they had learned how to ride their bikes they could ride over to Marleewood. Their nana had given them permission because she could watch them from the driveway.
Ryan and Andy and their dad had decided that they could make some time to help do some yard work at Marleewood. Then they would set up a trampoline out in the yard. They thought that would be fun for visitors that came not only for the party, but for all spring.
Ginny's Great Aunt Diane made some treats for the workers and brought those over. Kathie, Aunt Diane's sister, brought over a new quilt for Grandma Lu's easy chair.

Some friends had brought some cleaning supplies and went to work washing windows and sweeping and vacuuming the floors. Someone was even doing the dirty dishes that had been left in the refrigerator.
Grandpa Dave wanted to know if they could use his help doing anything. Of course, the answer was "Yes!" Well, he brought his dog Ray along. That was fine. He was a good dog and loved his toy.
 Grandma Lu's friend, Nancy, called and wanted to  know if she could help her get ready for the party. Grandma Lu assured her that they could use all the help they could get. Later in the morning here she came with a bird cage that had two (2) birds in it. When she noticed Grandma Lu's raised eyebrow she said, "Oh I couldn't possibly leave them home alone. They go where I go. I even take them in the car with me when I go shopping." (Now this was something that Grandma Lu had to think about. The reason being, is that she had a hunch that there would be a cat or two (2) coming. She knew that Marlee wanted to bring "B's" two (2) kittens. Generally speaking, cats, birds, and dogs aren't usually good friends especially indoors. Stashia was an exception. She was such a good dog wrinkles and all.)
She really didn't have time to worry about it. That phone was ringing constantly. Isn't that wonderful? She could hear the lawnmower going outside.

Hopefully folks would do more picking up out there. She really wanted it to look nice. People in Marlee's small hometown are so willing to help.
 Hmm. I wonder where that little girl is. Marlee Marlee Marlee, where are you?
Do you remember that Marleewood has a back door that goes outside by the back kitchen? That kitchen has a big counter that is used to fix snacks when there are folks in the Community Room. That's also where supplies are unloaded when the Holiday Shop is open.
Aunt Nat opened up the Photography Shop then.  Is it open again? She surely didn't bring Mercedes. Mercedes loves to lay on the counters. Oh Oh, are there two (2) cats sitting in an easy chair in the Sitting Room? I know those cats. One is Oliver and the other one is Highland. Highland is twenty years old.  How will they greet Sadie and Sybil if Marlee brings those little kittens? I have so many questions.
 I hope I'm wrong, but that back door may have been left unlocked during Bon Bon and Grandma Lu's trip through the tunnels in Humansville. Oh dear, I sure hope I'm wrong.  Grandma Lu would not be happy if there were cats in Marleewood. She is allergic to them you know.
Blake was at home playing with his beautiful bird, Sunshine. He was wondering what was going on over at Marleewood. He could hear a lawnmower running and kids playing. Was that Marlee out there? He guessed it wouldn't hurt to take Sunshine over there with him to see what was going on.
Marlee was talking to Bella. That's what she was doing. Marlee loves Bella's chicken. She's going to ask Grandma B if she can go get one of her chickens.
Oh no, Marlee, enough is enough. The party is tomorrow.