Memorial Day
This is one of the loveliest holidays I ever spent. Wes, Deb and I awoke after a refreshing night’s sleep and Wes made a great breakfast of fried potatoes, toast and eggs. Deb and Wes are a great team in the kitchen (and elsewhere) as they usually each do something in preparing great meals. Totally relaxed, we read the paper. Around ten we were pleased to have Claire and Leila walk down from their nearby house, and join us on the back porch. Claire took a couple of pictures of Leila for me and posted them on my Facebook. Beautiful day but getting hot and humid, so Deb closed the house up and put the air on. I am comfortable as I check my email, check my Facebook, and work on my blogs. Wes is a great, and patient teacher and I am learning a lot. We broke for lunch and as I continue on my blog, Deb is working on her art project and Wes is cutting frames for her artwork. So wonderful to be spending a quiet morning with loved ones — no noise, no heat, no crowds. I love parades but not the hassle that goes with going to them. I did miss chasing balloons with Marilyn as part of Blossom Time, but so many other fun things have been happening I forgot all about our annual foray until I talked to Marilyn and she mentioned them.
It was so neat to be able to spend a few hours with Deb in her Art Area on the screened in back porch. I watched her work on her encaustic art which is so beautiful. It takes a lot of patience as working with hot wax! We had such a nice visit as we talked while she worked. She is a blessing in my life.
In the evening, had wonderful dinner here with Claire, Shaheed, Malik and Leila — a lot of love, a lot of laughter and such good food prepared by Wes and Deb. I will store these memories to savor when I am alone at home.