Yesterday, we were invited to a barbecue at some friends from church's house. It was so much fun! It started at 2, but we didn't get there until close to 3 because I had to work. Fortunately, that was just peachy. When we did finally get there, we walked up to the house and saw people in the back yard playing and were waved down the hill.
That's where the fun began, just like that and just that easy. It is very nice to be able to relax with friends for an afternoon of just being. Several of the wives were inside playing with the newborn baby (who is the son of the homeowners), and the guys were out on the back lawn playing a game called washers. We all spent a good deal of chatting and playing, then the host started grilling. Being similar to a pot luck, there was lots of food and we certainly ate well. The grilling was fantastic and the food was even better. Since it was only about 80, we all sat outside on the deck (with a shade for us fair-skinned type) to enjoy the food and friends.
After lunch/supper several people needed to leave for various reasons, but a few couples stayed. We played bocce ball (an Italian game) and the washer game some more. In the washer game, there were two boxes, each with a coffee can in the middle. The goal was to get a 2 in. diameter washer into the can or in the box or in front of the box, and score the points. I managed to get it in the box once, but Nat was able to get the washer into the can several times. Hopefully out children will get his athletic ability, not mine. As a group, we had a great deal of fun! I love making memories with friends and putting down roots here in Maryland.
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