Labor Day this year was probably one of the most relaxing we’ve had in a while. The Carlson family, who are dear friends, came over and we had a leisurely afternoon together, feasting together, spitting watermelon seeds, and thanking God for our blessings – including the perfect weather.

While the men burned a tree that Tom and had I cut down the previous Saturday, I introduced Susan to Boggle, one of my all time favorite games. I think there will me more Boggle competitions in the future between she and I! She is the first person in about five years to beat me! Rematch!

The children played until the fireflies came out, and no one sustained any injuries requiring a Band-aid.

album03/wedding_015It should also be noted that Labor Day weekend marks my sister Bethany’s first wedding anniversary. Mike almost missed it because he is in the National Guard and was called up to go help out in New Orleans. He loaded trucks and packed his bags, but at last minute was permitted to stay home, as he would have been cancelling his college classes for the third time in a row because of Guard duty. He and Beth were able to spend their anniversary together after all!