Saturday - April 22

 We were expecting a rainy, cool Saturday, but most of the rain (1+") came during the night along with some serious thunder and lightning according to Mark and Philip, (I did not see that).    It continued off and on this morning.

Our friends Buddy and JoAnn (neighbors at Cypress Trail) who live near Asheville came to visit and meet our kiddos.     We made the rounds at Michael's, Philip's, Ryan's and Theresa's homes.    We also took them to the Camp and had planned to eat lunch there, but raining and really chilly.    So.....we drove to Black Mountain (separately) and had a very good lunch at Fresh Wood Pizza and Pasta (Michael and Brooke recommendation).    More good visiting and then said our good byes.    Hopefully we can get together when we're back in November.   We all love Black Mountain.

Buddy and JoAnn

On home for only 30 minutes and then off to Michael's for cook out.   Bob and Judy (Brooke's parents,) Mike, Theresa, Ryan, Mark and me.   

Luke is having a sleepover with 4 friends (belated birthday party) so Philip, Annette and Maeve were entertaining the little men at their house.   

Started with chips 'n dip made by Judy, Michael grilled ribeye's, grouper and halibut + a delicious salad, rolls, and potato salad that Brooke contributed + kalua cake made by Theresa   We all sat around the fire outdoors on this beautiful evening and plenty of wine was consumed!  

Us

Mike and Theresa

Mike, Theresa, Michael, Brooke and Millie, Bob, Judy, Mark, Ryan

Pat, Ryan, Theresa, Mike, Blair, Brooke, Bob, Judy, Mark

Yesterday, Liam and Connor had an Institute day off from school so they headed to Wrigley Field and got to meet and have pics taken with the legendary Cubs 2nd baseman, Ryne Sandberg.     Their mother was very jealous as she's been a long-time Ryno fan way before these boys were around!   Ha....

Liam and Ryne

Connor and Ryne

And the Cubbies beat the Dodgers 13-0 to make it an extra special day!