Mother's Day/Farewell BBQ

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to have a barbecue with friends who are moving away soon?  That was a trick question...there are lots of better ways to celebrate, but it was a beautiful day to barbecue with good friends--who will be greatly missed!

It was originally planned by the Crawn family as a farewell to the Watz family...but now the Crawn's are moving too!  (We have got to stop making friends with people in the military!!!  Just kidding.  But the fact that people move away so much isn't very cool!)  Our other neighbor (Todd) and his girlfriend were also there.  At least he isn't moving...yet...

K and Cia (The Crawn's chocolate lab)

Taylor helping Karrick walk (and get over his dislike of his feet touching the grass...)

K and Ducati (the Crawn's other dog)

"Hey!  That's my hat!"  Karrick, Adrienne, and James

James' first s'more in Alaska!  He couldn't leave without having one..

More outdoor fun with Taylor!

And a wagon ride with James..

In other Mother's Day news, Luke had to speak in church this morning.  He did a great job!  I made the most delicious fruit salad (that tastes like Skittles candy) for the BBQ.  It's a recipe by The Pioneer Woman.  (You can find it here.)  And it's officially my first Mother's Day as a mom!  I'm so grateful for Baby K--who is not so baby anymore.  He is a joy to have around!  And now that I'm a mom, I realize even more how much I appreciate my own mom!  Sheesh.  It's hard work!  But it's worth it.  Every bit!  And I remind myself of that often :)