We used to go on picnics a lot.
We went to Hardy Falls on the way to Penticton, or to Bear Creek Park, to a quiet little park off of Sutherland or on the boat on Kal Lake.
Then the house got quieter and everyone was off to work or school or married and living far away.
It is easier to stay home and eat a hot bowl of soup or a freshly made salad, but....
on Sunday, it was so nice to not know what was up or where we were going.
I am so glad my family knows me well and so it was nothing embarrassing or difficult.
We hopped in the truck, went to my parents house to pick them up, and then off to Springfield Park not very far away at all.
Since the tables all had people eating at them or sitting at them or sported "Reserved" signs on them, Don got out the picnic table Auntie Beth used to have and set it up in the middle of the shade of a big tree in a spot of our own.
Dad and Don put the chairs for us to sit on in the shade or sun - which ever spot people would enjoy more.
Then Don and Bryn put the meal together quickly and neatly and soon we had our special meal.
Many others had the same idea as the park was full of good natured people, all accompanied with a mother or two.
Some sat on home-made "picnic" quilts (I was told). Some brought flowers along with the food.
Gifts were seen sitting on the grass beside picnic baskets.
One brother and sister were throwing and catching a football.
Another little girl and her sister were enjoying McDonalds food tucked under a big yellow and blue umbrella.
We sat and ate and chatted and felt the warm breeze in our faces.
What a lovely time.
Thank you very much.
Love you my family.
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| Wondering where we are going? |
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| Setting up |
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| Camp stove time |
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| Nice day for a picnic |
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| Chef Don |
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| Mum in the green and yellow and white |
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| Gram and Bryn |
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| Silly Mum and fun Bryn |
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| My beautiful Mum |
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| We had a bunch of laughs |
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| It took us many tries to get an OK photo of us three |
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| Thank you, Bryn |
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| Trying a different angle |
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| Good byes again. |
Looks like it was a lovely day!
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