Well we had a good 3 day weekend, no huge trauma's or bad things. The events all turned out well, had a good time at them. I had a chance to relax and unwind, play some computer games and basically not think about work or any other major stressors.
Spam-Rama was excellent, not as big a turnout as we normally have, but it was fun none the less. The boys had a good time, and even stood out front and watched the fireworks. The food was actually all pretty good, what I had. I have learned that unless I am a judge there is no reason to sample everything made. And honestly eating that much Spam can cause some real problems as far as heartburn, stomach upset etc. But what I did eat was excellent, and while I only got an honorable mention for best overall, the winner definitely deserved it, the food was excellent.
Here are a couple of good shots from Spam O Rama.
Some good conversation
The judges announce their decisions
James playing with a sparkler.
(There are more pictures on my Picasa site, follow the link on the right for Family pictures, click on the folder titled Spam O Rama 2008)
So, while I was disappointed in the turnout from our party, we definitely had a good time. We played lots of Ladder ball, I got to show off my new Grill. The food was very tasty, not char-coaled like last summer when I was using my old grill with no temperature control. Everyone who did show up had fun. I just wish a few more people who were invited had shown, particularly those who said they would come and didn't (exlcuding Angela who did have the courtesy to call and say she wasn't going to make it). One of my ulterior motives for the party was to show Kim that she has lots of social options beyond the family, and that didn't go so well. But we did have fun, and everyone who failed to show missed out on a great time.
James throwing a popper at my foot.
My niece, Liz, and mother in law Connie, playing Ladder ball
(There are more pictures on my Picasa site, follow the link on the right for Family pictures, click on the folder titled Summer BBQ 2008)
On a side note James woke up this morning with some sniffles, coughing etc. and complained that his throat was sore, huh oh! For those you not familiar with this, James is highly susceptible to strep throat. He rarely get sick, but any time he complains his throat is sore we pretty much have to get him to the Dr. that day, because Strep hits him like an avalanche. 2 summers ago when he got it he ended up spending a night in the hospital for observation because his glands were so swollen. I will post news when we get it.
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