SMOKED BRISKET

I got up about 6, soon to be joined by Tyler. Luke and Karen fixed egg casseroles for breakfast. We moved the chairs in the patio out of the sun as we coffee'd. There was a kickball game, then pickle ball. $5 for the winner of the most 6 point games:TJ Becky made make your own salads for lunch. After naps there was spa for the gals. SO fun!! Jenn the photographer came at 5. She has taken our family pictures twice before and I sure appreciate Denny arranging for her to come today. Denny's brisket went on yesterday, got done about 2 and Denny put it in a cooler to keep it hot. It was still really hot when Denny went to cut it. Oh, my was it good!!! Also had veggies, fruit, chips, party potatoes, asparagus. I made cherry dessert and ice cream and we sang "Happy Birthday to Jack, Lincoln and Tyler". Denny lite the Swedish torch in the firepit and there were tournament brackets for carpet ball. Anabel was the overall winner, second, Mandy, and TJ was third. We had Smores for a night time treat.