Cousins' Visit

For Memorial Day my sister and her three kids and my mom and dad all came for a visit! Mom and Dad arrived early on Thursday to watch Alek practice baseball, and they got to see him pitch! A base hit, then three strike-outs, that's the way he does it! Then on Friday, they got to see Ben play his flute in the Advanced Recorder Club concert at the old folks' home. I'm so glad they got to come early!

Friday night we took everyone downtown to The Pit for real NC BBQ. It was delicious, but by breakfast time the next morning, the kids were all hungry again. Here they are snacking on bacon before the pancakes are ready ... And here is Papa hard at work making pancakes for everyone ...

For lunch on Sunday, we went to Tribecca Tavern for BIG hamburgers, and the kids were hanging out. We got to sit outside, it was such a lovely day.

My sister and my youngest niece ...

Mema and Papa ...

The whole Smith side of the family (except for Andrea's husband, who had to stay home and work ... so sad)

We picked some of my hydrangeas, and they were huge. They made a nice bouquet in the kitchen. I love the pink one!