Sept. 12th - Pig Roast

Friends of my parents have a huge Pig Roast every year.. This year we were asked to go too. This photo shows my mother with Connie, the hostess, in front of 1/2 the pig. On Aug. 31st Mom and Dad celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Dad and Izzi discussing how much corn and soy Izzi planted and what new equipment he bought this year. Izzi and Connie's business is mindboggling.

Everyone gathered in these buildings - there must have been hundreds coming and going all day. The pig, baked pot, corn on the colb , and drinks were supplied by Izzi and Connie...Everything else was brought by EVERY person who came... The food was endless . and ..of course just down home delicious.

These two minnie goats just waddles on down the road and into the buildings making everyone take a second look and then laugh.

A Farmall tractor was what my Grandfather Huyett had and Dad told Keith....this is a series 1 and the one they had was a 4.... At any rate...ANY equipment is interesting to my Dad . This was the ONLY photo Dad would pose for. He really enjoyed this day.

Izzi's newest truck. Dad wanted a photo of it! Dad drove truck all his life beside being brought up on a farm....and working as a Mech. Draftsmen. He loved driving and finally gave it up when he was 72.

Just in; Cakes by Vivien

Some cake photos from this summer...

Sept 10th - Papa, read me a book.

Steve gets John from day care on his way home each day... They stopped by to say hi. As soon as John comes in the house he wants Keith to read some books to him.

Sept. 8th - CLAM BAKE

Barb and Mitch are our RV friends who live in their RV full time. They happened to be in Hershey so we decided to have them over for a PA Clambake. They are originally from MN and said they have fish boils not clambakes.

The "boys" working on the cleaning the clams and filling the bags. Keith, Mitch and Harry.

Mitch and Keith taking the food out of the POT!

The clams being put in the bags.

Karen and Barb taking pictures of the table BEFORE we all sat down to this feast.

The clambake included clams, shrimp, lobster tail, white and sweet potatoes, and corn on the colb. Dessert was my peach crumb pie. The guys started the day with beer ...then beer for some and wine for others during dinner ....and Keith's kahlua and creme after dinner. We had the pie hours later.....no one could eat another bite right after the bake.

Harry was manning the corn on the cob on the grill. Aprons provided by Keith:)

Sept 5th - Blueberry Pancakes

Steve called and asked if he and John could come down for breakfast.... OF COURSE I said.... I love making pancakes for the family. John really likes fruit so I made blueberry pancakes. The dish he's eating out of was MY baby dish. My Mom gave it to me to use for John. That dish has been used by ALL my sisters and brother.....it's a very heavy old dish that has a very nice wide rim so little ones can get the food on their spoon easily. John just ate and ate and ate.... My heart was happy!

Brad and Pickleball days

The SMILE says it all. Brad was at our site at 7:30 a.m..!!! He LOVES to play this game. He came back for a second day of ball, swimming, eating and just plain being with us...

Jettye is walking toward the camera. She and her hubby, Bob are from AZ and hosted a covered dish Sat. night...I can't believe I forgot my camera that night so I have no photos:( All 18 of us had a delicious meal and lots of conversation. Maybe we'll get to see them when we're in AZ this winter!

Keith, John, Ede, Dawn and Carlton. I believe there were about 20 playings most days.

Monday Aug. 17th - Steve, Di, and John

Steve, Di and John came for the day...their ONLY vacation due to both their schedules. We were so happy to have them with us for a day. It was a very hot and beautiful day so we were off to the pool as soon as it opened.

I know these photos aren't in order and I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, but at least I've got them on the blog..Ha. After a swim and a nap we walked over to the store for some ICE CREAM... John REALLY likes ice cream...can you tell?

Keep it comin' Dad...mmmmmmm

So much fun in the water...John couldn't get enough. He wasn't afraid at all. Just loves the water like his Dad did as a baby. What great memories we have.

O.K...I'm ready to go swimming!!!