Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is always a favorite of mine as it is the unofficial kick-off to summer. Drew still has a few more days of school, but the weather has finally turned nicer and the lazier days of summer seem just with in reach. This year our Memorial Day weekend was a blend of house stuff, relaxing, good food and a party.

Friday night, Pete, Tyler, Drew and I went to one of our favorite spots to grab a hamburger, Blue Door Pub in St. Paul.

Kind of a blurry picture, but the mischievous faces make me smile.

Saturday, we hosted a small family party to celebrate Tyler's graduation.

We kept food simple with pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, pasta salad, beans and fruit salad.

We were so happy to have so many relatives over to celebrate with us.

That evening we enjoyed a bonfire out in the backyard.

Sunday morning was spent at the Minneapolis Farmers Market,

where Pete's favorite loaded brat may have been enjoyed,

and flowers bought.

The rest of the long holiday weekend was devoted to painting the basement level. We are getting so close to moving Jake and Tyler back into their rooms.

And between all of the painting we made some amazing fish tacos.

Weekends always go by way too fast!