Saturday, October 29, 2011

10.29.2011: Gramma & Papa's Anniversary BBQ

For Gramma & Papa's 56th Anniversary, Gramma's brother Larry, her sister Gale & husband Mark all flew out from North & South Dakota to visit and celebrate with us.  It was a surprise to Gramma, but Papa knew about it.  Larry and his wife Lila were in AZ visiting their son, Paul, so Larry flew out from there (he & Lila live in Williston, ND though).  Mark and Gale flew out from Watertown, SD where they live and run a small winery.  Yes, I said winery and South Dakota in the same sentence.  It is more of a vineyard that they are experimenting with and producing some wine from.  They bottled 100 cases from this year's harvest. Amazing...that I have a relative in the wine-making industry and didn't know about it...and that it is happening in South Dakota!

Anyways, back to Gramma & Papa!  We all wanted to celebrate their anniversary with them, so brought a full picnic BBQ lunch to their house...the actual BBQ and all!  Vince grilled some ribs, and we brought all the other sides & fixings.  Shelly & Jimmy, Tina, Mom & Dad, and Vince and I all came over. It was delicious!!  And very cool that we brought the fun with us and made it all there.  I think Gramma & Papa really enjoyed it.  And it was fun listening to the sisters & brother harrass each other.  :)   We didn't stay too late, as all the company and festivities wore them out, but we had a great time there!



 Papa
 Shelly & Jimmy
 Vince at work
 Gale & Gramma
 Gale, Gramma & Larry

 Tina & Vince
 Gale, Mark & Larry
 Jimmy



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