Day One Hundred Fifty Two 2012

Since my mom passed away a month ago, our family lunch bunch had to find a new venue if we were to continue the weekly tradition. Sister Ann suggested Dogwood Park for our rowdy group, so we gathered there today where the picnic tables are near the pavilion (a stage where local talent performs concerts and plays during the summer months). We enjoyed eating lunch and hanging out together and the forecasted storms stayed far to the west of us. I didn't realize until I was looking at this picture just now that I took it too soon because the rest of the gang had not shown up yet--nephew Chris and his kids Ashley and Ethan. Sorry about that! Left to right are daughter Holly, brother Ken, sister Ann, sister Jane and hubby Neil, all at the picnic table. On the quilt are grandson Elijah, niece Sarah, niece Julia, and grand daughter Shelby. We plan to continue our lunch bunch tradition. Dogwood Park is the perfect place for now. 

Day One Hundred Fifty One 2012

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Spread love everywhere you go.   Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
~Mother Teresa

Day One Hundred Fifty 2012

Enjoyed one last lunch with my peeps before everyone packed up and headed for home after the Memorial Day weekend. Ocha Thai food deli is so totally yummy!

I suggested doughnuts from Ralph’s, but the grandpeeps wanted ice cream from Cream City. Grandson Elijah’s fave flavor is called Superman, which is actually rainbow colored vanilla ice cream. He also tried a scoop of cookie dough. I love his Superman-blue mustache.

Grandson Knox didn’t get any ice cream, but I don’t think he cared too much. He was ready for a nap.

Grand daughter Shelby and daughter Kelly: self-portrait taken by Kelly. I had a great time with my family this past weekend. The house is way too quiet right now. How it all flies by!

Day One Hundred Forty Nine 2012

We enjoyed a low key Memorial Day, swinging on the front porch and then watching the fountain at Dogwood Park this afternoon. The sound of the water lulled grandson Knox right to sleep. A nice lady offered to take our picture.
Happy Memorial Day, America! A heartfelt Thank You! to all those who served this country in the armed forces and gave their lives so that we can live in freedom.

Day One Hundred Forty Eight 2012

We enjoyed a Memorial Day Weekend marshmallow and hot dog roast in our back yard this evening. Son in law Jerry and hubby Neil are ready to roast.

With record temperatures this weekend, it wasn’t the best conditions for a camp fire, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time and stuffing ourselves with roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.

Here is son in law Jerry’s perfect S’more. His secret is letting the chocolate melt beside the fire while he roasts his marshmallows. Talk about yummy! This picture doesn’t do it justice because of the shadows on the plate. I didn’t take many pics tonight because the ones I did take turned out totally blurry. We had a most excellent time!  Happy Memorial Day Weekend, America!