~ Magnificent ~

 

The day went without a hitch.  The sun came and graced us with her presence.  She blew kisses to our skin the entire day.  There was a slight breeze, but it was just enough to keep us from sweltering in the heat.  I arrived about 1:45 and as I was unloading my car, it seemed to be the perfect time as my other sisters were getting out of their cars.  My niece and her husband were already there with the kids and they were enjoying the pool.  Splashing here and there and telling the rest of us to come in the water was warm.  I walked over to the stairs and put my feet in.  Warm?  I think not!  I shivered from head to toe, though it didn't take long to feel as though I was standing in a warm bath.  It wasn't long before all the 'big' kids arrived.  In and out of the pool, playing games, and snacking on the various goodies sitting out.  The fruit kabobs were a huge hit and were gone rather quickly.  Nothing like swimming and fresh air to give you a huge appetite. 

 

My niece brought over a yard game Kan Jam.  Not sure if you are familiar, but it was huge hit.  It's a Frisbee game and is played somewhat like horseshoes, or Frolph (Frisbee golf), but with a garbage type can.  The can sits on the ground and is about 2 feet high.  The top is open and there is a slot in the front.  You play as a team (2 players each) and you throw the Frisbee to the 'kan'.  Your partner is across from you and can deflect the Frisbee towards the 'kan'.  If you hit the can on your own 2 points, if your partner deflects to hit it you get 1.  If you get it in the can you get 3 points, with or without help from your partner.  In the slot?  Game over.  It was a riot to watch, and everyone who played enjoyed it.  That is until my son and his girlfriend showed up.  LOL  teasing...... but she did get the Frisbee in the slot in one of their games and it caused an onslaught of teasing and jokes. 

 

Dinner was fabulous.  The steaks done to perfection and there was enough of everything to feed an army.  Oh wait, we are an army when we get together.  :)  Salads, veggies, potato's, bread, and of course the ice cream cake for dessert.  Everyone was hungry and there were very little left over.  It was perfect, always easy clean up when everything is gone. 

 

Dad had fun, though his picture above doesn't show it.  He smiled and laughed as his crew enjoyed themselves in his company, for his day.  He got some nice gifts.  I think his favorite was us all being there.  He did see my entry for him, but after we had gone.  He left a very modest comment.  Like he didn't know I was talking about him ::grin::  Silly Grumps!!   LOL why do we call him 'grumps'?  When my nephew was little he couldn't say grandpa, it came out grump.  Well, 26 years later we all still call him that.  Well, most of the time.  He is also known as Papa Pal.  Anytime he'd see Gage he would say, 'How ya doing pal?'  When Gage started talking more and more he associated that with Dad.  He has several grandpa's (Dad being the 'great') and he started calling him Papa Pal.  From the first time he said it we all knew who he meant.

 

Well, I'm rambling and it's late.  I have a gazillion alerts but I'm not sure my eyes will make it through them all.  I will make a valiant attempt.  If not tonight, tomorrow.  I do hope everyone had a fabulous day!  Night

 

Hugs

~d

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