May 25, 2018. Madison, Mississippi. A Red Letter Day.

The Dickie Family celebrated today. We ate an early lunch at the best Japanese restaurant in Jackson, Sukaro Bana. Mary Frances was in fine spirits despite her lack of sleep. Celebrating at noon is easier for Ken but in truth we had no choice because Mary Frances competes for the school this weekend in New Orleans at The Quiz Show and they were leaving at 4:00. So we celebrated her graduation at noon today. Christina had pre ordered our food so life was easy because the food just kept coming. Today fish were caught from our dock. Allison caught one fish and David one. And Molly learned to cast. She will be a fine fisherman, I feel sure. David reports that our dock is excellent. It is sturdy and steady. Those three fish were the first caught from our new dock. After dinner, Kate, Allison and Samantha went downstairs. The twins have had two times tried to have their ears pierced but both time they ended with bad infections. Kate felt sure that she would be able to successfully do the job. With both mothers in agreement, Suzanne bought the supplies needed to complete the task. Kate already had a little tool to shoot the hole. The three of them disappeared with the request for having no onlookers. Soon they returned with wearing the new earrings. Kate was successful. And we all cheered. Mid afternoon, we all drove to the VIP and had pedicures, including David. Eight of us invaded the place. Sarah selected a manicure. And I just had my nails painted as I had a pedicure with Christina on Wednesday. But I was not going to miss out on this event. And besides I love the foot and leg massage. So our day was a Red Letter Day. But the most important item of the day was that we were together!!