Oh Lucy!

BRUNCH!

We were able to squeeze in one more visit with Lynn and Theron during their Michigan stay.  And as an added bonus, Jason and Tricia were able to join us too.  Jonathan and I prepared several delicious delights:  frisee salad with pork belly croutons, mini quiches, stuffed dates, green bean, tomato and parmesan salad, banana bread with cinnamon, honey, and pecan butter, candied bacon, and orange and grapefruit salad.  It was delish!!  We all had full bellies and big smiles. It was a successful celebration.  It was so nice to have Lynn and Theron in our state for the whole month!  In retrospect I wish we had even more time with them but we sure enjoyed the time we did have.  Thank you Lynn & Theron for coming our way for the extended stay.  We sure hope you do it again!!

Our Brief Visit with Gramma

Contrary to my Gramma's expression, she was happy to see us!  On our way home from one of our up north trips this summer we stopped by to see my Gramma for an hour or two.  We also had the added bonus of visiting with my Aunt Patty and Uncle Jay.  It was good to see them all!  But it was especially good to put my arms around my Gramma and to be with her.  I miss going up and playing with all of my cousins at her house.  We used to get up to her place (she lives on a lake!) every year as a big group of family.  This hasn't happened in years and now would be too overwhelming for her but I miss those times.  It was good to get the kids and Jonathan up to her house even if it was for a short visit.

Tricia Just Got Moesered

Jason and Tricia had a beautiful wedding!!  I loved everything about it.  (Except the 94 degree weather!)  Wowza, it was a scorcher.  But Jay and Trish had a really lovely celebration with their nearest and dearest.  It was very special to be able to be a part of it.

Pre-Wedding Dinner

 

ZOO!

We had a fun visit to the zoo with our neighbor, Haley, and her daughter, Brenna.  The train ride was a highlight.

Tee Ball Beach Reunion

We got together with a couple of our friends from Max's tee ball team at the beach.  It was great to see our buds and play.  Fall ball is right around the corner.