Memorial Day

Well, according to the weather reports, we were supposed to have cool, rainy weather…….. I packed appropriately only to be thoroughly surprised by warm, sunny days! Not that I’m complaining!

Usually the meal planning/cooking falls to Lisa and I, but this weekend, my dad took the initiative and provided an 11 lb. prime rib and all the fixings. He even arranged to have it cooked by the local restaurant, so our gentle teasing about the guys planning/cooking a meal have been heard… it was great! We still need to figure out what he’s (dad) done to the cleaning lady, since she’s obviously quit!

We missed Matthew and Abby (who stayed with their other parents) but the kids had a great time anyway boating, feeding the geese and being “marathon fisher people” I believe that they went through 8 dozen worms in 3 days? Partly due to Eric granting a few their freedom when he began to feel sorry for them (he felt even worse when I told him that dumping them in the water wasn’t exactly freedom). Most importantly, it was fun to be together as a family again, hanging out with my “twin” (though ten years apart) sister. Can’t wait until the 4th! Here are some pictures from the weekend.