It's a good day to have a good day. It is even though so much is happening all around us and around the world to cause great sadness. A conflict of emotion for sure!
Yesterday was a day I have been looking forward to for about a month....our family had a picnic!
Because the virus is still lurking and continues to rear it's ugly head, we have not been visiting indoors. It's been so long since we have eaten together. This mama really wanted to feed her kids and grands!!! We talked about potential dates and two Sunday possibilities emerged. We decided on the second date which was yesterday.
Weather really was a concern since we would need to be outside. What about rain, what would we do? Intense heat??
All week long it was stinking crazy hot and humid. But on Saturday afternoon a cold front came through and temps dropped. It was a remarkable difference. Sunday started out kinda cloudy but as the day went on it was gorgeous!! I don't even know what the temperature was but I suspect in the low 80's and no humidity. Just perfect!
The other Sunday we talked about?? It rained and rained that day.
I told them to come anytime in the afternoon and we would eat around 5.
We stated visiting in the front yard.
Then moved to the driveway to eat.
Corey moved the grill to the driveway where he grilled the hamburgers and hotdogs.
The food was on a table on the garage.
Standard picnic food...
hot dogs and burgers
veggies and dip, potato salad
cantaloupe, watermelon and grapes
potato chips, cupcakes, ice cream treats.
Mike's dad is one of Grandma Mary's sons.
Was so wonderful to chat about our memories of
sweet Mary and my dad whom they loved dearly as well.
Oh how I miss them!!!!
The little kids were so happy that big cousin Andrew came!
After dinner they wanted to race him 😊
5 comments:
It was the hi-light of my day! Was so good to be with you all. You have a wonderful family.
Happy, Happy, Happy! There is such joy in seeing all the family together, and I know as a mom how it blesses me too. You have a big group when you're together. I love all the pics!
Thank you, Lord, for beautiful weather!! What a wonderful day! I loved seeing everyone.
Well that gathering of loved ones made my heart smile as I know it did yours! SO many sweet smiles and love all around! Happy kids and conversation between adults, perfect:) Love that griddle grill! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
So nice to see and read about your family gathering for a picnic, Doris. The grands certainly looked like they were enjoying those ice cream treats and Noah looked happy on the cycle as well!
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