Oh what a weekend!!

Well, it started with a party;









The couple;





The greeting;






The gift. (a one night stay at the Grand Hotel)





And there were grandchildren;













And there was a pretty cool uncle and a pretty girl;





The oldest, with the youngest and "where's waldo" in between...can you see him?





We couldn't have done it without these two ladies;






One of the many nieces he has...and lots of them came!





Can you find the other Waldo? Good grief...try to get a serious picture...





And there were brothers;





The next day started our "other" party. Every year since I can remember, my family gets together for Memorial Day. Parade, huge cookout, homemade ice cream and just sitting around enjoying each others company. For the entire day. I've said this in posts before, but for me? Thats just alittle bit of heaven.


The "grand marshal" kicked off the parade. He was quite grand.

Our crew;

















We were very much looking forward to the bikers in the parade, as two of our very own were in it;








And a special thanks to Sophie who made sure Darby's ears were double protected;

Then it was back to my folks for some grilled burgers. Summer is finally here!

This boy, had a birthday;





This grandma was in all her glory;





And I don't think this grandpa could think of a better way to end his day. When all went home, and the house was quiet, he still had the joy of telling his youngest a story, while she lay completely still, and totally taking in all his words;






Oh I so can't wait to see what more happy days lie ahead for us this summer. Life is good.