You know, I was thinking about the exact same thing the other day - that we should invite all those neighbors that have been there all these years to help our family. ESPECIALLY Mrs. Filipcova. But, remember, we're probably going to have to arrange transportation for all these people. I mean, I don't know how it is now, but I know in the past they didn't really have a good way of transportation, so that may be something to consider, and ask, when you speak to them. That way, when we're preparing the room, we should send out a couple of guys in cars to pick them up, maybe one would be enough...

I agree with the dinner on the 23rd. We were planning on doing it the following Sunday, right? But it looks like most people are going to be leaving on that Sunday for their own plans and travel back, so maybe it would be a good idea to do it on that sunday, before our mom even knows we're there (or does she???). Because then we won't be able to do it during the week.

Rachel, you were asking about the color scheme, and I am not sure if you already talked to anyone over the phone, but I think any color will do. I can't really remember her favorite color, the only thing I remember is her being excited when she found out that gold/champaigne color looks good on her. That could be a good co-color. But I think she would probably any color (except maybe pink, orange or yellow... Haha)

Bye for now,

Ika