Monday,
September 03, 2012
Yesterday
was sooooooooooo much fun! My siblings can’t stop talking about how much fun
they had. Today at lunch the only conversation was about last night’s
activities. The family’s last name is the Sexauer’s and they have a big
beautiful house with acres of grassy glory. It was raining when we arrived, but
settled down by the time we left. They have nine people in their family,
starting with Mr. David Sexauer and ending with little Natalie. I want to adopt
Natalie as my own. She is the cutest, friendliest person you will ever meet. We
have become best of friends over night. J
Natalie is twins with Matthew, who I kept calling Joshua because he reminds me
of a Joshua. Matthew is one of a kind. I wish I could post the birthday card he
gave to his older brother because apparently the card is a good look into the little
mind of Matthew. Joshua is the third youngest in the Sexauer family. He and
Grayson seemed to be buddies for the night. Actually I didn’t see him very much
during the night except to eat food, open presents, and an occasional glimpse
while walking around the house. Then there is Erin, who is very sweet and quiet.
She is the same age as Grayson, but if it wasn’t for my mom telling me that I would
have said she was closer to Autumn’s age. She is very lady-like, well mannered,
and had fun with Autumn and Natalie. Next comes Johnny, who I met last year in
my mom’s financial class. He hung out with just about everyone. He seems to be
quite sociable, which reminds me of Chandler, but he also has another side that
I can’t quite put into words just yet. The second oldest is Charlie. I saw him
even less than Joshua. I have heard a lot about him and yet I don’t believe I have
ever spoken to him. I need to make another goal- I need to at least say “hello”
to Charlie Sexauer. Last, but not least, the oldest Sexauer child, Jeremy or as
my parents call him, “Taylor’s special
friend.” This was his 17th birthday celebration. Normally he just
has Grammy, Poppy, and possible other endearing family members, but this year
he had our family, the three Rollins’ boys, Jarrett, his cousin Alex, and his
Grammy and Poppy. We ate pizza and fruit and pulled pork. For dessert we ate
refrigerator cake. It is apparently a Sexauer tradition and I don’t blame them
for making it a tradition. It is exceptionally delicious. I HAVE to get that
recipe. It is rich in flavor, but worth every bite, calorie, and repercussions for
eating dairy and gluten, since I am lactose intolerant and possibly am allergic
to gluten. While I was there I found a Smashing Pumpkins song I like. It is
called “Galapogos.” What an interesting name. I know I didn’t give an
explanation on Jeremy’s personality, but I have a lot I could say and need to
think through how to best state it. He is extremely respectful to my parents,
which means a lot. He also has a personal relationship with the Lord, can pick
up a guitar or sit down at a piano and make something beautiful come forth, and
is developing good leadership qualities by being a leader of his siblings and
his friends. As I said before I have a lot I could say, but need to think of
the best way to put it so this will have to suffice. In short, the adults
talked all night while the kids hung out in the basement and outside. My family
and I had fun and hope everyone else did.
I
would post a picture of Jeremy along with his family if I had one to post, but I
only have a picture of Natalie. I was kind of scared to take pictures because
no one else was taking pictures, which is completely opposite of what we do at
our parties. Here is little Natalie before she went to bed:
Well I know this post is all about the Sexauer’s,
but we are leaving for the Gladura’s house now, so there is no time to add
more.
Your
Friend,
Taylor
Fun
Sexauer fact: When singing “Happy Birthday” they try to hold out the last note
for as long as they possibly can.
