Grandma Lu's Jar Of Wishes Party

Grandma Lu didn't live very far from Marleewood so she didn't drive today. She was humming and singing "Oh what a beautiful day" to herself on the way home. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and all of the new spring flowers made the air smell like lady's perfume that smelled a lot like lilacs. They were her favorite flower. She was hoping to herself that her husband was home. She wanted to go somewhere; maybe out to eat for lunch. When she walked in the house her husband was gone."Probably out to the grocery story or talking to his friends at the park." she said to herself with disappointment.
Meanwhile at Marleewood the parking lot was filling up with big cars, pickup trucks and little cars like Addie and Kanyon drive.
There were new little picnic tables and even a new BBQ started. It looked like someone was going to make hot dogs for the party.
There were centerpieces for the tables being brought in as well as food and gifts. This was turning out to be quite a party. There was a beautiful fruit plate brought as well as Grandma B's cupcakes. There were decorated Easter eggs and chocolate rabbits that were on the tables as well. Arianna and her parents and grandmother were on their way. I sure hope Grandma Lu likes her little box that Arie made for her.
Andy was at the bbq pit already fixing some hot dogs.
Jaxson and Nova Jo were on their way too.
Emma was running to get there in time.

Children were bringing pictures that they had drawn as well as some that Mrs. Owen's husband had painted. Folks had heard that Grandma Lu wanted to honor the couple by hanging his paintings  in Marleewood.
Whitlee Jo and her mama were already there. Things were coming together. Baby Addison wore her bunny ears. Such a cute little baby.
Bella and her brothers were there. Bella had made a beautiful bouquet for Grandma Lu. She couldn't wait to tell Grandma Lu that she was going to start school this fall. Kylee and Sawyer were both excited about starting school too. They hoped that Grandma Lu would be here pretty soon. They kept looking down the street to see if she was walking down the sidewalk.

Marlee wasn't here yet either. She had a surprise for Grandma Lu that she had gotten on an Easter Egg hunt at her Grandma B's house. It was a golden egg. She had heard that they were supposed to  make wishes come true too. She didn't believe it though, because it was used. Grandma B said that she had gotten it when she was a little girl. She had made a wish on it, but her wish had not come true. She kept it because it was pretty and shiny. So she had hidden it out in her yard so Marlee could find it and put it in her Easter basket. Marlee found it alright. She was going to give it to Grandma Lu.

All of a sudden the children saw Grandma Lu riding in Grandma B's car into the parking lot. They all ran over to her and started talking to her all at the same time. Grandma Lu laughed and said, "What are all you children doing here?"
The children all said at the same time."This is a jar of wishes party. We have presents for you and all kinds of food.

Marlee reached into her pocket and reached up towards Grandma Lu with her golden egg. This is my present to you, Grandma Lu. It's a gold egg. It is used and not much good. It's pretty though. You can put it by your chair at home. You can't keep it very long though." Oh Grandma Lu laughed and said, "Okay, I'll keep it just for three (3) days. Is that okay?"
Marlee grinned and said, "Yes, that's okay, then you have to give it back to me." Grandma Lu agreed and went on to talk to all the other folks and children there. She couldn't believe how many friends she had. What a wonderful day. She put Marlee's golden egg in her purse and went over to the BBQ pit and had a hot dog.
It will be interesting to read what happens to Grandma Lu and that golden egg. Remember Marlee said that it wasn't much good. Hmm.