Memorial Day activities

What a fun but busy day we had today!  I think we are all pretty much exhausted.

We got the yard ready and Sean and Tyrel put the finishing touches on the fence this morning (we are one panel short).  We finished getting the house cleaned up, made a last minute run to the grocery store, then got the BBQ grill and patio furniture cleaned up and shiny.  After lunch, the boys set up the badminton net and played and played.  We all finished tilling the garden and got it all planted then started grilling chicken for the dutch oven dinner.  We did SWAT team chicken so it had to be seared on the grill first before putting it in the dutch oven.

The boys played hard and then when all the cousins showed up, they played even harder.  I think everyone had fun.  We missed Carolyn's family as Makayla was sick, but Cameron got to come.  During the family picnic we had fun visiting, running the kids around on the golf cart, ate some good food, and watched the boys play badminton while the girls jumped on the trampoline.

After dinner, most of us headed down to Bernice's viewing.  It was good to catch up with friends we haven't seen in a while but wish it was under different circumstances.  At least she isn't suffering anymore.  I'm sure it is better where she is now.