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Memorial Day

Getting ready to eat some good food always makes me happy!
Carlie was a little annoyed at my picture taking
The Cyclone is better used as a floatation device
than a spinner

Makena showing off her braids
We were missing Eli and Ellie Kate because they
were both asleep...NEVER wake a sleeping
baby for ANYTHING!!
Trey was telling Noah how good this
 homemade banana ice cream is.

Playing Bocce Ball--Very Fun!!

One Cool Little Man

The Grill Master, Pop

Today was a very fun Memorial Day!  First and foremost, Carl didn't have to work all day because it rained at the farm on Saturday afternoon--like an inch!!  Yay for afternoon showers :)  So after they put down some poly pipe he came home!!  We had a great time visiting with some church folks that my Mom and Dad had invited, along with my sister and her family, and my grandparents.  We ate LOTS of good food (like I knew we would), played in the pool, and played bocce ball (which I didn't even know existed until today, but is SO much fun!).  For lunch we had burgers, hot dogs, brats, and homemade banana ice cream and then for dinner we had steaks, baked potatoes, salad, and angel food cake with strawberries!! I'm telling you, we ate way too much.  So I guess tomorrow officially starts our first day of summer vacation (from school).  I'm praying that we have a nice, productive summer :)  Happy Memorial Day!!

Comments

amber leann said…
YUMMY! Sounds like a lot of fun!!
Looks like y'all had A LOT of fun!! =) Got to love family time, good food, and swimming!! I'm also lovin' McKenna's new pool hair do! So cute!

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