Sunday

We had a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Marilyn had invited the kids over for a late lunch, and everybody showed up. The roster included: Marilyn and myself; Bobby, fresh from the LOD gathering in the mountains, along with Laura and Sara; Slade, Sandy, Tyler and Sam from the Jersey branch of the family; Jon, Missy and Violet from the Athens chapter, and Gretchen. Wally, Gizmo and Gracie all put in an appearance at one time or another, too.

I cranked up the grill and seared some mammal flesh, Marilyn had some home-made broccoli salad, killer mac and cheese, salsa and chips, a fruit plate, and miscellaneous trimmings for the burgers. We all ate way the heck too much and generally had a terrific time.

I thank God for all of them, especially my wonderful wife who keeps thinking up these get-togethers. It's great to be able to get a house full of people who get along so well together (except maybe Tyler and Sam...but they're brothers, and you can't expect perfection :)). Even the dog and cats got along.

As I've said before, I'm truly blessed.