going to a luncheon/beach party

meeting up w/the owens cousins tomorrow. betsy is in from arizona and they all are going up to niagra falls to celebrate aunt kathleens 80th birthday...
QUESTION: do i have to bring aunt kathleen a gift? her birthday was in feb> and we're meeting at the beach in asbury park?? i have zero ideas, any input???
ps i hate going to these things alone, i have no self confidence, those cousins intimidate me, with their sweetness
ps also the knuck is getting divorced and so is their brother, steve
i wish you guys were coming w/me

Remember the good ol days of Scavenger Hunting?

Go on a virtual scavenger hunt on June 24th. A Day in the Clouds:
Probably not near as much fun as our hunts - but... think of the Sister Week we can have if you win!

There was a fox in my backyard...

It doesn't beat a snake in the house, but I was still surprised to see the fox. It was about as big as a small dog with a very fluffy tail that he held straight out. I ran to get my camera but by the time I got back, the fox was gone. However, my yard looked so nice, I took the picture anyway. Here it is...