This was a good weekend all in all. Went down to my Mom's and step-dad's on Friday afternoon to spend some time with them and keep the 'old' man company while he continues to recovery from his surgeries. It's pretty tough, but he's making progress. About all you can ask for in a stubborn 72 year old. :). Anyways, kids always enjoy spending time down at the grandparents house. Take a few golf cart rides, play with the dog, and when my sister is home (not this weekend, their usual 2 week hiatus up north to their cottage), they spend the time with my 3 nephews.
Saturday was a fun, but LONG day for the kids. We went to my Aunt Shirley's for a graduation party for Matthew. Matthew completed his schooling this year and it is an amazing accomplishment and we are very proud of him. A wonderful kid that can put a smile on your face. They had way too much food, a bounce house for the kids, water balloons that were quite interesting when the game turned into something more for the adults. Lots of the usual games and did I already mention too much food? Just take a look at yesterday's food journal. Way off the mark for what I am shooting for. But I will say I probably would do all over again. Well worth it. There isn't a time you can pass up the great food you get at an Italian family gathering.
So being the 4th of July, you can go without fireworks. We ended up then heading to Aunt Geraldine's house on Whitmore Lake and watching their firework show. They didn't disappoint, even though getting about a 45 minute delayed start. Kids kept busy with some sparklers and playing with other kids till the time came. Got to see an old friend, Dave, and his girlfriend and her 2 children. So worked out to be a very nice evening.
Sunday, a bit of a rest day, we got back late Saturday and had to deal with an incredibly over tired young man who kept us up for an extra hour. Got a couple items done for my mom at the house and made the journey home where the kids then spent the rest of the day outside playing various activities. Got to love summer time.
Can see the gallery of pictures from the July 4th festivities here. Couple of my favorites below. Have some video’s but haven’t had time to get up on Youtube yet. Check back later for some links.
