The CookOut

We went to one of the best cookout's ever on Memorial Day '08. We were warned with the invite that we would be playing kickball, but when we arrived, we also found horseshoe's on the agenda. Kabe started out with a rousing game, partnering with Mike against Ben & Joe. Many thanks to Mike who was a very patient partner & teacher.



Next it was on to croquet with Mr. Bill. This was Kabe's first attempt at croquet (and horseshoes). Mr. Bill won this match, but Kabe had a lot of fun learning and played in a foursome later in the day with Miss Judy, Ben, and Joe. I can see that we will have many games of croquet in our future.



Next was the highly anticipated kickball game. There were seven on a team, Kabe being the only one under the age of 24. This was hard core - And Kabe did awesome! =)


Even Adam got in on the action!


Of course, Lynne was the ring leader. Fun was had by all -- unfortunately, the team Adam, Kabe & Lynne were on lost 9-5.


As soon as kickball was over, Kabe & Ben (soon replaced by wife, Jennifer & daughter Maggie), started playing frisbee. This kid never stops!


This was quite the active day -- and the cookout didn't even start until 4:30!

Adam & Dick protected us all throughout the cookout, gracefully warding off the yellow jackets that seemed to keep appearing. This was no small feat!


There were about 40 people at this cookout, but somehow, these beauties, Angie & Aubrey, were about the only pictures I got other than the pictures of the games.


Lastly, what cookout would be complete without a funny picture of Gabe?