Bookend Barbecues

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We had a very nice Memorial Day weekend and started and ended the weekend with a barbecue. On Friday night, we had our small group over for a time of food and fellowship. There ended up being 16 of us, including the children.

The littlest member.
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There was lots of talking and laughing.
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Even wild flowers can make a pretty centerpiece.
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We ended up moving it indoors because it got cold!

Then yesterday we had a family from church over.

Waiting for the guests.
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The weather cooperated and it was close to 80 degrees though very windy.
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This luna moth was not invited!
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Overall, it was a very relaxing weekend.

Comments

  1. ElizabethdMay 27, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Family weekend are wonderful arent they, always things to talk about, news to catch up on. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  2. DianneMay 27, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I love it when you can family outings or church family outings. They are so much fun and it brings everyone closer together! Glad you had a nice weekend.

    We just hung out at home, getting over colds and just relaxed.

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Terri,

    It looks like you enjoyed a wonderful weekend of fellowship!

    And I love your centerpiece ~ wildflowers are so pretty!

    Blessings,

    Sharon

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  4. 50s HousewifeMay 27, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    Sounds like fun! I love the flowers.

    What a huge moth! How did you get it to stay still for the picture? Or was it already deceased? :)

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  5. AnonymousMay 28, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    Great pics Terri, the weather looks pretty good from here!!

    Love, Tina :)

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  6. TerriMay 28, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Thanks for the nice comments, ladies.

    50sHousewife - It wasn't dead but it must of been resting because it sat there most of the day. I went out yesterday morning and it was gone so it must of flew off at some point during the night.

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