Sunday, November 01, 2009

Yesterday's BBQ

Yesterday, we had approximately 50 people over for a BBQ get-together. Thankfully, we were blessed with unbelievably beautiful weather! I had such a good time! It was a phenomenal group of friends, which made for a simply marvelous day.

Guests started showing up around 3 PM and the party broke up around 12:15 AM (11:15 PM after falling back). We consumed almost seven whole chickens, eleven of the twelve racks of ribs that were cooked, all of the three types of cole slaw, about half of the baked beans, almost seven pounds of corn (not on the cob), and close to 100 5-inch cookies!
We haven't had a big get-together like that in years and it was long overdue! We decided to do it this weekend, because Lindsey and Joe were going to be in town, Dad had promised some buddies that he'd have them over for ribs, and Joey had wanted to have some friends over. The time change was a bonus!
We're hoping to do this kind of thing again before too long.

I am so grateful for such a fantastic group of friends (and family)! Good times...

2 comments:

Maiella said...

Looks (and sounds )like ya'll had a wonderful time! I was so sad when we had to sell our last house and move because the huge yard was so perfect for get-togethers like that. There is nothing quite like getting together with a close group of family and friends. :)

John said...

We had a blast. Get too many complaints from the neighbors? If so, I know nothing....