Socially speaking, this weekend is the end of the Summer season. Even though school started a couple of weeks ago, this is the "end of the Summer" blast.
The dogs stayed out in the back yard the whole time. Except for the couple of times they broke inside, then got sent right back out. They definitely stayed out while people were eating! Grillmaster made sure of that.
Highlight of the day was when FGC came back into the kitchen and told Ember to stay and to sit... and she did!
DIL's mom brought cookies that she made especially because FGC had been asked to name his favorite kind, and he said simply, "Yellow cookies with yellow frosting" (Yellow is his favorite color). I didn't get any photos of them, but they were very good! Everything that lady makes is outstanding, and desserts in general are her specialty.
I brought the classic Greek salad, undressed.
DIL contributed salsa and fresh produce from her carefully tended garden. I got to bring extras home, including the season's "gold"... homegrown tomatoes!
Mythical Son was the grill master. He had brought the grill up onto the deck because of predicted rain but we got really lucky with the forecast changing and rain start being put off, then put off again, and again. In the end, we did not get rained on at all!
The dogs strategically stayed near the grill while playing but did not crowd the grill master. Carl shared his toys like a good boy.
Everything was yummy, and I got some good chill time on the deck with my son after the meal. The VB game was over and FGC, DIL, and her mom were playing a video game inside. The dogs were happy. The people were happy. It was a good day.
As it got close to Ember's supper time, I snuck her out the gate and she hopped up into the car just like after day care, and we had a smooth ride home. She had her supper, and we chilled together on the couch until time for her after supper nap before "last call".
The dynamic canine duo, keeping the deck safe from squirrels and flies.
Hope your Labor (or Labour) Day observance was as good.
Life is Good!
Spark on!
Can I have some yellow cookies with yellow icing too? Not sure what kind those are but I do love a good cookie! Sounds like just a wonderful time with family! Happy Labour Day my friend!
ReplyDeleteLOL! The baker of the cookies was not sure what kind he meant. They were a vanilla cake cookie (soft and chewy) with buttercream icing. And there was a tub of sprinkles to add, too.
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DeleteA fun time was had by all, eh?
ReplyDeleteWe had chill time with the now sophomore, 7th grader and 4th grader before the first day of school. SIL cooked, his passion, and I created the salad out of beets from my garden, cucumbers and onion. It looked great until, mixed with the vinegar and spices. The entire salad was dark pink! LOL, tasted great.
The taste is the final test! Hard to believe those grands are in high school and middle school! The now 7 year old FGC is in 1st grade, and growing like a weed. My son called me up to ask when did he finally learn to tie his shoes, and I said, "When they no longer sold velcro in the size you were wearing". "We're there now," quips DIL.
DeleteGlad you had a good family time, too!