May 11, 2008---We spent Mother's Day the way we do most every year, at a family BBQ. My cousin Matt and his wife Mary have hosted this event for many years. He grills several different types of meat while the other family members bring side dishes, drinks, and dessert. This year over 50 people attended the event. My mom has eight brothers and sisters and each of them have children and grandchildren. Only four siblings (and families) were in attendance. My great aunt Rachel and several members of her family also attended. Some members of Mary's family came as well. The food was delicious as always. It was good to see a lot of family we haven't seen in a while. The kids enjoy playing with all of their cousins. Matt and Mary have a great set-up for family gatherings. Some activities include swinging on the tree swings and swing set, playing in the tree house, swimming in the pool, water gun fights, playing Foosball, tossing the football around, etc. Jackson spent a lot of time chasing chickens and roosters at the barn. He was determined to catch one. I was praying he wouldn't get pecked to death by angry poultry.
The weather was a bit chilly, especially in the shade. The wind was quite breezy too. But this didn't stop the annual family softball game. It's always fun to watch them play. We have players ranging in age from 5 years old to over 60. The teams are split as evenly as possible with all ages on both teams. Melissa injured her ankle on the first play of the game trying to make a stop at second base. She couldn't put any weight on her foot for the rest of the day. It swelled terribly and turned black. She went to the doctor on Monday and was told she had strained the ligaments. Who would have thought a family pick up game could be dangerous?
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