We started the day with a nice visit with Savannah and baby Jarrod (my sister Heather’s kids). This was our first time meeting the baby, he is very happy and adorable – just ask Jasmine.
We spend the afternoon with my Uncle Walter and Aunt Jane along with my Uncle Robin. Jane made a wonderful chicken salad with lots of veggy sides. She made the mistake of asking if anyone wanted chips. Jasmine and Walter said yes; they then pretty much ate the whole bag of sour cream and onion ruffles by themselves. I guess they bonded over the experience, because Jasmine felt comfortable enough to be tell Walter point blank – “I’m bored, is there anything fun to do.” Being veteran parents of two girls, they took it in stride and brought out the arts and crafts. Jasmine set to work painting and drawing while the adults chatted. The major topic being the copious amounts of rain that summer and the local influx of mosquitoes.
That night at my parents place we had a traditional Delawarean summer feast – blue crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, squash, baked beans… Ok, I’ll admit, all my eating attention was focused on the yummy shellfish. I can go back to eating my vegies after vacation.
For dessert, my family brought out a birthday cake for Jasmine. It was yummy.
