Well Friday was turkey day all over again as we traveled to Brandon to meet up with several relatives on Bobby's side of the family as well as Katie's relative's who were visiting but did not stay to eat. There was a house full, but of course now with the extended pool and patio area there was plenty of room for all to eat outside. We went over early in the afternoon and took the Ross grand kiddos so they could play with their cousins who are 6 months apart in age. They entertained themselves in the pool and tree house area while I entertained the boys in the pool and then again in their adult size playpen on the patio.
The day started much the usual for me with a 6'ish roll out to my cup of hot green tea while I posted this ramble then spent some quiet times with my Creator and Lord lifting up several by name. All seem as well as can be expected on this date. After my social media remarks and checking the news I decided to have a piece of Amy's apple pie I passed up last night for breakfast. It was filling and delicious. That held me until the Ross Family came for a lunch of pre-made sandwiches from Publix that neighbor Bobby, our fireman blessed us with. Seems they were given too much for the firehall. After lunch we headed out with Ava, Sam and Eliza for the usually hour trip to Bobby's but there was a 6 car crash on the interstate which had us another 30 minutes or more in a back up. Four of the five lanes were blocked so it was a 5 mile crawl with all the traffic on the road, oh well.
The kiddos took off and we seldom seen them except when they were thirsty or hungry until it was supper time. Katie's folks and some family were visiting so we enjoyed our visit. The boys were awakening from their naps so it was play time with them until they had their baths and were ready for bed at 7. Bobby's cousins on Nancy's side of the family started coming with their kiddos around 4'ish. Nancy's sister Betsy and son Braden came as well as Arianne, Austin and Philip with their families. It was a grand reunion and the food was plentiful and delicious. A little fruit of the vine was shared as well before eating.
We ate heartily and there were 5 pies for dessert with 2 pumpkin, 1 apple and 2 pecan. Wow what a feast as well as a couple loaves of homemade sourdough bread that Megan makes. I could have made a meal on it alone. We visited until after 8 as Philip had a 2 hour trip back to the Naples area and of course we had the hour trip back as well. I was whupped by the time we got home around 9:30 after helping to clean up, washing dishes and dividing up food. Its always great to get together with family and eat hearty. Bobby and Katie's place is the place for large family get togethers, Later
