2nd Annual Memorial Day Picnic

As everyone knows, we celebrated Memorial Day this past weekend. We remember those who have died (or fallen in war) and give thanks to those who are in harm's way for our sake. Well, as March and April approached, our family wondered if we were going to have another BBQ and who we'd invite. Mom really wanted to shake it up this year. "Why have the exact group that we always socialize with? Let's invite people that we don't really know or who have younger children! It doesn't mean that we don't like the usual crowd; I just would like a change." So, that's what we did. Despite my hesitation, I thought the idea was a good one....and I definitely think so now. Just because I am seventeen doesn't mean I have to hang with just teenagers. Various age groups are loads more fun!!! We had less people this year (maybe 30 something) we had far too much food, and a great time of fellowship. I will post some pictures of our happenings. (Knowing blogger, it might end up in two posts:-)

All the yummy food....potato salad, chili cornbread salad, vegetable salad, another potato salad, condiments, meat....yum!

Some of the little ones on the trampoline



People, my brother included, relaxing in the shade

Some of the men playing Blongo Ball...it's a really cool game. (I think it's 'the thing' now.)

I was so glad that the Dy's came to our picnic. That made it a whole lot of fun!

Some of the women doing what they do best: talking! :-) (I shouldn't mock! I talk too:-)

Lindsey, my little sister, and Cassandra. Aren't they cute?!
Dad, relaxing. I believe he deserves it, and he definitely loves the hammock! :-)

This was a sad sight. Anneliese and Lindsey's little sisters, Elizabeth and Isabelle, weren't happy at all. Here is Elizabeth frowning behind Garrett's pitchback:-(

And he is Isabelle, crying on the hammock:-(

Well, it took three daysm but I got all of the pictures up. I hope you can see that we had a lovely time. God provided absolutely beautiful weather, unlike last year, when we thought it would pour on us! Truly, God was good to us this past Memorial Day. I pray that He was to ya'll as well.