We have often reminisced about how things used to be when the kids were little. One of the things we all seem to remember was summer nights out with the neighbors. When things would cool off in the early evening, the kids would all head outdoors and start to play their night games. You could always tell where they all were by all the noise, laughter and fun. The parents would go out on the streets and start talking to the neighbors, and sometimes bigger groups would gather. The evenings were not so much watching TV, hanging out with the computer, video games and such. It was time for some real fun.
Well, the ward has started what they call "walk-abouts". Sounds a little Australian, don't ya think? I missed it last month, as I was in Poland, but sounds like it was horrible weather with a huge windstorm, anyways! I didn't think I would go because Spence doesn't like to walk much, but then I saw all the ward members starting to mingle, walk and gather. It reminded me of the old Highland and I was excited and bugged Spence till he agreed and we went to the Fishes house. But by the time we got there, the nummy rolls had been devoured. In fact, the last one available was being consumed just as we arrived. So we sat down and visited. Before we realized lots of people came on foot, on bikes, skateboards, cars and whatever. It was just fun to gather like we used to, even if the food was all gone.
Brent and Carolyn and the Cooks came while we were there and we began to talk about the "Old days" when we weren't (old that is). The kids were young back then and we would all head down to Palisades as a neighborhood and camp and swim and the men would golf and a good time was had by all. We were thinking how would it be to all go there again with all the next generations that have somehow sprung up and all those kids. We would have to reserve the entire park. But it sounded fun, but the older of us could go to a bed and breakfast in Manti or thereabouts?? How does it sound??
Anyways, I think I like the walk-about. Wouldn't mind doing it again next month when the next one is scheduled. Kinda cool! Everyone was visiting and the night couldn't have been a better one.
Here amongst my pictures collected from my dad and other relatives, I find this picture of the Dresden Branch. It must be around 1951, maybe. My parents, grandmother and Tante (Aunt) Ruth are in the back about 3 rows from the door and kind of in the middle. Don't know who the others are in the photo, but perhaps someday someone will be looking for earlier Dresden LDS history and find themselves in this photo. If so, would love to hear from ya!
Today was Grayson's blessing Day.
And here is the gang after the fact at Jamie's house to have a little grub. Greatgrandma is holding Grayson.
The kids eat outside, saving lots of clean-up!
