Memorial Day & Summer Kick-Off

My church did an amazing job of honoring the memories of those who sacrificed for this country!  It was a breathtaking sight to see a line of American flags across the entire front of the church.  Each flag represents a hero.  To the men and women (and their families) who gave ALL for the freedoms I often take for granted......THANK YOU - YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!

Photo taken by Diana Camren

Photo from church Facebook page

The Single's group at my church always hosts a Summer Kick-Off BBQ on this weekend.  You know us Baptists love a chance to eat!!!  We were graced with a gorgeous day.  Everyone trickled in and worked on preparing their side dishes as my friend and I went outside to grill the burgers & hot dogs.  While outside relaxing on the deck we were haunted by a giant yellow jacket whom I not-so-lovingly named "BeelzeBee".  Despite the menacing bee buzzing around we managed to get the meat grilled without too much charring!  

It was all so delicious.  I enjoyed 1 burger w/o the bun.  Some Chinese Ramen Noodle salad (delish!), small portion of baked beans, 2 helpings of Caprese salad and 2 servings of dessert.  Dessert sent me over the edge of being full but it was seriously good.  Not sure how it will all play out by week's end when I come to the close of my current Diet Bet challenge but I am not going to fret over it.  I had worked out 30 minutes that morning & I worked out 45 minutes this morning.  Whatever will be, will be.

The storytelling & laughter that went along with it was probably the best part of the day next to the eats.  It was an all around fabulous Sunday!

My first ever trifle assembly and was it ever yummy!  I wanted to go with the red, white & blue theme but forgot I used all my blueberries up when I prepared my smoothie bags on Saturday :(

Gene being his goofy self.  We had a LOT of potato salad but my theory is, you can never have too much potato salad.  Just isn't possible.

We were winding down for the afternoon - sorry for the major lighting blow-outs.  Only so much you can do with a smartphone camera.

Looking forward to soaking the fresh breezes blowing in through the windows on my last day before the work week begins again tomorrow.  I cannot believe how fast 4 days has flown by.