festivals and festivities

yesterday was a day of mixed emotions.  Cemetery Day in the morning to pay respects to Dad and Bro-in-law at their burial sites.  for the first time in 15 years, it rained on this day, which was a nice change, as it was always oppressively hot.  and beautiful misty mountains at Nirvana because of the rain.  we hide the sadness with lots of chatter and laughter, jokes and fun - with 12 of us there, it was a good family reunion of sorts.

and in the evening, it was time for the family to get together again - this time to celebrate Mum's 84th birthday. yummy catered dinner paid by Yew.  and a whole lot of fun, buying lottery numbers with lots of merriment again. my nephews are so witty people.

here are some pictures to tell the story.

Mum's birthday at Wendy's with the whole family... well, almost whole... minus my kids

misty mountains at Nirvana Memorial

at my bro-in-law's tomb.we all miss him much.

are you salivating?