family time

The last couple of evenings have been a blessing like no other.   Last night my brother Auggie called to say if we didn't have dinner plans, he was coming over to make something.  He was already in the kitchen with Jean when we returned from the Bear Hut (made a trip up with beer and for cleaning).  There was a pot of simmering beans, a bowl of "marinating" slaw, a cutting board of avocados, and a pile of fish on the counter...he was making fish tacos!  Yummy!!  I have never had his fish tacos, and I don't know when I will get to have them again.  But I will remember the tastes and the laughter and the glad spirits of all of us.  It was a treat to have Miki & Marty join us, too.  Dad, Nick & Jen were missed, and Cole, of course.  But they all missed the finale of Mt. Hood strawberries.   Tonight, another treat, though this time missing Auggie, Nick, Jen, and Cole, was dinner with Thomas' parents and sister's family.  We had a feast, much laughter, tons of storytelling, and strawberries again.  The guys hung out upstairs drinking whiskey, while we women told more stories and entertained Maya and Sara.    Truly, what a treat!  We are grateful for the safe travels of these our wedding guests, first to arrive.  We pray for the safe travels of Daniel & Julie and all our other friends and family.