Each year around this time my brothers and I get together with our families for a picnic. This year is was held Saturday, September 4, 2010. In the past we held these picnics at Tim and Maria's house, but this year we decided on one last picnic at Mom and Dad's house before we sell it.
One of the things I brought is a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite: Shoo Fly pies!
Tim brought his grill from home. Tim has been master of the grill at all of our picnics! Dave lends him a hand while Dale supervises!
CJ has become quite the chef! He now owns some of Nana's cookbooks and has been trying recipes from them. In one cookbook Nana had written "good" next to this bar recipe, so CJ decided to give it a try. They were delicious!
Kenzie hangs from the rings at Nana and Pappy's house. When I told my kids I could do the same thing, they didn't believe me.
I had to prove myself to them! Since is has been several years since I've done it, I had Dale close by as my spotter.
Brady and Kaden play out it what used to be Pappy's garden.
Mitch and CJ do some kind of jump flip off the swings. I had a pic of CJ too, but for whatever reason, it didn't post.
During our time together we had several good laughs. This was one of them: Mitch giving Brady a ride on his bike!
Part of the days entertainment, and reason for more laughs was Uncle Timmy reliving his high school track days as a shot put and discus thrower.
Uncle Tim then gave lessons to some of the boys.
It's looking like Brady will inherit one of Pappy's most prized processions: His 1986 Ford Ranger truck.
Uncle Tim shows Brady the engine.
Apparently there is a leak in the fuel line. Tim shows Brady where it is and assures him it's an easy fix.
I wanted these videos to post in order of where they belonged in the story, but they had a mind of their own!
One of the things I brought is a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite: Shoo Fly pies!
Tim brought his grill from home. Tim has been master of the grill at all of our picnics! Dave lends him a hand while Dale supervises!
CJ has become quite the chef! He now owns some of Nana's cookbooks and has been trying recipes from them. In one cookbook Nana had written "good" next to this bar recipe, so CJ decided to give it a try. They were delicious!
Kenzie hangs from the rings at Nana and Pappy's house. When I told my kids I could do the same thing, they didn't believe me.
I had to prove myself to them! Since is has been several years since I've done it, I had Dale close by as my spotter.
Brady and Kaden play out it what used to be Pappy's garden.
Mitch and CJ do some kind of jump flip off the swings. I had a pic of CJ too, but for whatever reason, it didn't post.
During our time together we had several good laughs. This was one of them: Mitch giving Brady a ride on his bike!
Part of the days entertainment, and reason for more laughs was Uncle Timmy reliving his high school track days as a shot put and discus thrower.
Uncle Tim then gave lessons to some of the boys.
It's looking like Brady will inherit one of Pappy's most prized processions: His 1986 Ford Ranger truck.
Uncle Tim shows Brady the engine.
Apparently there is a leak in the fuel line. Tim shows Brady where it is and assures him it's an easy fix.I wanted these videos to post in order of where they belonged in the story, but they had a mind of their own!
Before everyone left the grandchildren picked out toys from Nana's toy closet that they wanted to keep. I'll box up the rest and get them ready for auction.
It was an enjoyable day! We were there for just over four hours. It will be hard to see our childhood home sell when the time comes. So many memories are in those walls. Our next family home together will be on high... a mansion. Our parents wait for us there.
2 comments:
Loved the synchronized swingers. lol
Brady gets a truck? How cool! Is he excited? You didn't tell me about that...
I loved the pic of you hanging upside down! And I don't know what you are talking about, you look SKINNY in that picture!
It will be sad to see the house get sold. Then it will be known as the old Wagner homestead. I hope some wonderful family moves in and appreciates it.
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