Memorial Day

is a federal holiday in the United States set aside to remember the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces.

Most Americans, including myself, use this holiday as an opportunity to gather with family or friends and celebrate the unofficial start of summer.  I took a poll of members of my family last week to see who might be interested in a pool party and cookout.

Crickets.

Nevertheless, I prepared.

On the menu was pulled pork, Cole slaw, rolls, potato salad, deviled eggs, and

Desserts

This is my pre-baked version of an American Pie also known as a Berry Cobbler.I neglected to take a post-baked photo.

You can find the recipe HERE

… however I made my own pie crust.

This is called Strawberry Shortcake Lasagna.  It is extremely tasty, although oddly named.  We will have to come up with another name for it.

And

(for a splash of healthy)

green beans.just in case Lydia was able to join us.

All of the recipes I used are pinned on my “Bring to the BBQ” Board on Pinterest.

I didn’t realize that the Jacksonville forecast called for thunderstorms and rain for the entire weekend, which would not have been good for a pool party.

But later in the day Mama came over and she, LB and I enjoyed a Memorial Day cookout… inside.

There we are…

Party Animals

enjoying BOTH desserts

engaged in deep conversation

and having a lovely time!

We talked about the Vietnam War, President Lyndon Johnson’s draft, and the marriage of Richard Reid and Mary Duckworth.  Then we discussed Grandpa Joe, the land he owned, a trip to Pennsylvania, Grandma Perrins, her recipes and the book she pasted them into.  It was a walk back in time and a precious moment in time that I was able to enjoy with my Mama.

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.