" The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances". - Martha Washington

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Sunday cook out

My sister Donna  invited us for a  summer evening dinner.  Keith made the best  pork barbecue.  Nice lean moist pork .
Nice to have end of Summer dinners like this.  
Soothing sound of water falling from the tiers of the fountain as we head for the front door.


pretty landscaping



dining room harvest blessing


Den fireplace with sweet sentiment framed...
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Sweet Cider
Cozy Blankets
Perfect Pumpkins
Crunching Leaves
Sparkling Fires
Cool Days and 
Warm Nights
we love you




Barbecue warming in crockpot


Beautiful tasty fresh salad

What a  bountiful feast!!!


Heirloom watermelon that my daughter Annette grew and just picked.  It has white streaks running through it and bright pink.   Very sweet and juicy.   I kept some seeds to grow next year.   She has about 14 more ready to pick and a few were sold to a country store next to her.  




This Melon has a thick skin and it keeps well.



Grand daughter and Annette.  I wished I had taken more pictures of everyone else but it was busy with eating and eating.  So good.

Donna in background behind Annette


Jeremy and Amy on left  are expecting - Donna and Keith will be first time grandparents.  Can't wait.


Can't see amy well behind her husband jeremy

Backyard and lush plantings

such a pretty red

9 comments:

donna said...

I'm loving all these pics. Was a good time. Until next time...

krishna said...

Beautiful garden n yummy food.. :)

Karen said...

What a lovely get together! Always a joy to be with those we love.

mamasmercantile said...

What a joy to have everyone together and create some wonderful memories. Love your Autumn decor.

Betsy said...

thank you, it was fun

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Betsy, what a spread. I am drooling it all looks so good. What a beautiful yard and I am really impressed with the watermelon. One of my most favorite things..Glad you had a good time..xxoJudy

Dewena said...

Those are the very best of summertime family gatherings! And such a great end of summer meal too. I think you're all very fortunate to live near enough to do this. And I sure do love a stone house, beautiful color in theirs!

Pam said...

What a beautiful looking day for a get together! The end of the summer with family is great.

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Betsy,
That sure has been a lovely end of summer get-together over delicious food.
Part home grown and all home made; labor of love!
Sending you hugs and thanks for sharing your sweet family.
Mariette