At the end of the day -

So, it's been a long day.  Started out with a facial - I love those!!  Then came home to a couple of projects that I did complete - always a good feeling with that.  Then off to the grocery store for the fixings for a barbecue with Charlie, Jeanette, Donna, and Mom.  Then a very fun evening of eating and visiting and laughing and enjoying one another's company.

And the recognition that I did not take one photograph - or serve dessert!

Summer - getting into the swing!!

I have a group of friends from my kindergarten through high school years - and periodically we get together.  And when we do, it is lots of fun!!  This last weekend we gathered at Carol's house, since Kathy was here from Florida.  We usually go to a restaurant, but when we got together in February, we decided that potluck at someone's house was much more fun!!  Sunday was no exception!!  I had also been planning for a very long while to make aprons for everyone - and this time I finally managed to do it!

Old friends are the best!

Cub Scout Pack Meeting this week - and it was our June Water Extravaganza!!  More accurately our June Water Balloon Extravaganza  - young boys + water balloons = a lot of fun!!

 

Isla got into the spirit of the event!!

 

We had a few planned events -  Water Balloon Dodge Ball, Water Balloon "Egg Toss" - but the biggest hit was just handing out the filled balloons and telling the boys to have at it!!

A wonderful time was had by all - next month - Raingutter Regatta - don't you wish you were a Cub Scout??

Father's Day Fun!!

A lovely meal at Harry and Dawn's - brisket, barbecued ribs, corn on the cob, potato salad, fruit, fresh-squeezed lemonade - and a plethora of desserts from the Young Women Dessert Auction!

 

Without disguise!!

 

Porter hates to have his picture taken - I have to nab him when I can!

 

Scoping out the night sky with Grandpa!

 

 These ladies just get lovelier and lovelier!!

Ah, youth!!

 

Miss Isla in her favorite costume!!

 

The Dodds were part of the celebration.

 

Should have gotten a better shot of the banner - it was sweet!

 

The Three Muskateerettes!! School's out and they are up for fun!!  And food!

 

Plenty of kids around to keep things lively.

It was a lovely summer evening - I did not get a shot of Marjorie or me - but we were there!!  And enjoyed ourselves immensely!

"Let's hear it for the boy - and the girl too!"

Pam and Jerry's kids threw them a 50th anniversary party - it was fun to be with all the Meiers in one spot!!

 

Great to see Robbie!!

 

Emma, Molly, and Jen - a lovely trio - Emma sporting a new 'do!!

 

So, it took a minute to recognize Doug!!  He did a great job as emcee! (His line that drew the most laughs:  "Jack would be thrilled to see how much weight I have gained!")

 

Manny and Tricia had made a great video - food, friends, film - a great combination.

Congrats to the happy couple!!