Actually, it’s traditionally called a “Pig Roast” but to make it more palatable to non-meat eaters such as FG & I, we started calling it the Family Picnic. It was a day of sunshine, good food and good company. There were lots of people to talk with ~ a lot whom we hadn’t seen in a long time as well as some I had never met. One thing about FM’s family, they do a really good job about gathering together whenever possible. There were aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, etc. In fact, all three of FM’s siblings attended so the four were together again.
I don’t think my siblings have been all together in one place in decades!!
My MIL & FIL (in-laws) have done the Pig Roast a few times before and do a really organized event especially considering the number of people who attend. The food was delicious. My sister-in-law, JR & her husband, WR always make sure when we visit that there’s some type of yummy veggie dish for FG & I to enjoy. This time it was a summer pasta salad which tasted like it was direct from Italy ~ W. is not shy with the garlic which I love. I should have gotten the recipe but I was too busy eating it to ask.
A lot of FM’s relatives read my blog so it keeps them posted on what we’ve been up to ~ it’s so much easier than having to remember what I’ve been up to since we last saw one another. In fact, I noticed my readership was way down on Saturday ~ I think half of them were at the Picnic.
In the 14 years, FM and I have been together, this was my first trip to Ohio in the summer and, I have to admit, it’s very pretty with all the flowers blooming and all the outdoor activities. We may have to visit more often in the summer…
Displaced Beachbums 