Bette: I need to get pictures of everyone tomorrow. No formal pictures this time. Casual shots of everyone.

Tina: Once we are in the dining room, I will give a little speech welcoming everyone to the first of what we hope will be many holiday celebrations.

Bette: Oh, that’s good. Well, I’m going to lotion my legs on the bed. Are you coming?

Tina: Yeah, I’m right behind you.

Bette and Tina finished their grooming routine and snuggled into the bed. Bette couldn’t help but to snuggle into Tina’s short hair. Tina teased her about it but loved the fact that Bette loved every change Tina adapted with fresh exuberance as if it was the most wonderful thing she had ever done. Bette loved Tina and it didn’t matter what she chose to do or why, Bette was all for it.

The two fell asleep after recovering from a period of giggles over the hair incident this morning and the pouty lips Bette displayed which they both thought was hilarious.

The next morning, Bette and Tina rose and began to work with the cut flowers that arrived. They stationed themselves in the laundry room. They decided to make some yogurt and fruit for breakfast for the family. Spencer and Juanita insisted on doing it so that they had complete control of the kitchen. The Easons were pleased with the breakfast choice – mix, chop and serve. It kept the stove and ovens free for the casseroles and hors d’oeuvres. Things were coming together. The dining table had been set. The linen napkins placed and Bette and Tina were working on the center piece flower arrangements.

Bette pointed out to Spencer the wine that was to be used for the dinner. There were two cases of a Chardonnay that was a favorite of Tina’s and a couple of cases of a merlot who preferred a red wine. Bette doubted there would be many red wine drinkers that day.

After the center piece was placed surrounded by low small candles. They also put flower arrangements on the island behind the sink on the serving island. And all the tables on the lanai and on various tables throughout the house had flower arrangements including the powder rooms, the changing rooms in the cabana.