Busy Day
Today was graduation. I usually go every semester. It's bitter sweet really. It's nice to celebrate the achievements of the students, but it's sad to see them go. Tracie, Susan's sister also graduated today. We had Susan's parents, Susan's sister Rose, and Rose's children up for the weekend.
Ethan, Kevin, Heather, Kaitlin, and Jared Eating Pizza Friday Night
After graduation we came back home for lunch. We barbequed marinated chicken and vegetables that were coated with olive oil, lemon, and salt. It was my first time using the grill this year. It sure tasted like summer.
Veggies on the Grill
We have a big pine in our front yard that is a little out of control. I mentioned to Keith, Susan's father, that I'd probably get around to thining out the bottom part of the tree sometime this summer. He said "I'll go get my gloves", and then he went for it. He got in there with the loppers and hand saw and proceeded to clear out the bottom 6 feet of branches. The rest of us jumped in and before you know it we had it done. We ended up with three huge piles of branches and 32 bags of pine needles when it was done. The city picks up yard waste through next week. I think they're going to hate us.
Pine Tree After (sorry I don't have a before)
24 (of 32) Bags of Pine Needles
Ethan, Kevin, Heather, Kaitlin, and Jared Eating Pizza Friday Night
After graduation we came back home for lunch. We barbequed marinated chicken and vegetables that were coated with olive oil, lemon, and salt. It was my first time using the grill this year. It sure tasted like summer.
Veggies on the Grill
We have a big pine in our front yard that is a little out of control. I mentioned to Keith, Susan's father, that I'd probably get around to thining out the bottom part of the tree sometime this summer. He said "I'll go get my gloves", and then he went for it. He got in there with the loppers and hand saw and proceeded to clear out the bottom 6 feet of branches. The rest of us jumped in and before you know it we had it done. We ended up with three huge piles of branches and 32 bags of pine needles when it was done. The city picks up yard waste through next week. I think they're going to hate us.
Pine Tree After (sorry I don't have a before)
24 (of 32) Bags of Pine Needles
8 Comments:
Man! That tree looks awesome. You forgot to write about your new, sweet phone.
More Please about your Grilling.
i always feel a little sad when my kids move on too. the new question is: will my kids feel the same way when i move on at the end of the term?
Nothing like a good BBQ at the end of a hard day of working in the yard. Your Veggies look yummy and the tree looks awesome. You have a great Father-in-Law.
Yes you do have a great father-in-law.
Yum! Just olive oil, lemon and salt? Basted on or what? That looked really good...better than Theo's idea of the Taco Bus? It even looked better than me meal at Johnny Corino's.
Your tree looks great. Now Susan can plant flowers underneath....or maybe just grass.
Such cute kids! And the dinner was delicious!
Grandma B.
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