Cookout

Good morning friends! 

Another Monday....another start to the work week. How was your weekend? We had a wondeful time with family yesterday during our cookout in the backyard. We finally got a chance to clean the deck as the weather was cooperating. It has been raining on and off here in the PNW but we shouldn't complain since we have had "cool" temperatures compared to the rest of the country.

We also got to use these adirondack chairs that I got at Target {on clearance for $18 each}.

Family started to arrive and Smalls was so excited to see everyone, including doggie guests!

 Or maybe it was the beer that he was excited to see.

Everyone brought something to the cookout.

 

After a warm up and a few handstands....

 ...we dug in.

 Guess who wanted some grilled goodies?

We also took time to celebrate family birthdays for June and July.  

My SIL and BIL 

I also made a strawberry trifle --- my take on a strawberry shortcake!

Very easy. Layer sliced angel food cake, fat free vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries and then fat free whipped cream. Repeat. I topped it with grated dark chocolate (optional).

Refreshing and light especially after a heavy meal.

Look who came to visit across the street from us the other morning.

Nice weekend spent visiting with family! I love summer time and always grateful to spend it with loved ones.

If you've been doing it ---- there's only 2 more days left in the Summer Running Streak.

Have a great start to your week!