Too much Fun!

Those who wanted and had kids went to Seaquarium in Miami Friday morning. Jason took brother Matt and uncle Galen deep sea fishing, well stocked with beer and cigars. Fish were caught (they said). The Seaquarium kids (ages 3 to 40) came back with inflatable dolphins and sharks for pool time and wine and cheese.

Lori, quite wisely, set the agenda for each branch of the family to provide an evening meal. Brothers-in-law Joel and DJ teamed to make a stunner: a huge Paella-rice, veggies, chicken, and assorted seafood; shrimp, mussels, clams. The presentation was beautiful, the taste terrific. In every case of the younger generation, the men do a lot of the cooking. We certainly benefited.

We had a moment of panic: Jackson disappeared and with all the water around the search was immediate and frantic. He was discovered in the pantry, with the door closed, helping himself to the donuts.

Awful and funny: The wine flowed, inhibitions shed, the Wii game, Guitar Hero was introduced to the kids. Soon the adults horned in. Basically, the Wii presents a famous song and guitars, drums, and microphone are manned by the players who are scored on accuracy in synching with the music. It is hilarious and the results (ours anyway) were pretty awful to listen to. I took some video and will try to post it. It was great fun.

We had reason to celebrate on this day. Son Matt, ironically received word via cellphone while he had a beer in one hand, a cigar and a fishing rod in his other two hands ( I know-too many hands-but it is his story and he can tell it any way he wants to.) that he was selected to be an enforcement officer for the Oregon Liquor Control Board. He has wanted to be in law enforcement and now he has a great job with the state, excellent benefits.

Saturday is to be more laid-back. As some are staying at the Embassy Suites with Jason and Lori, some prime beach is available. Deerfield is having their Founder's Day parade about three blocks from the house.