Project 365 d-107

     Day one hundred seven of Project 365 found me hosting many family members for a cook out. It was my niece's seventeenth birthday and we wanted to throw a party for her. Normally I would consider myself a good chef when it comes to grilling food. Tonight I was put to the test though as the grill was full of meat. I couldn't remember it ever being that full. That being said, it wasn't long till the flames really started to grow. Suddenly, fire was leaping over the sides of the grill and the lid caught on fire. Quickly, I turned off the burners and pulled the grill away from the house just in time. My sister threw me a bottle of water and I was able to put out the flames. We all just looked at each other in disbelief. We were spared from ordering take out though and this time I watched it very close.

     After everyone had eaten; I wandered off in my yard to try and find a photograph. We have an amazingly beautiful Crab Apple tree that is in full bloom right now and it became today's subject. The setting sun was bathing it in warm light as I shot away. Later we all gathered around the fire to roast marshmallows and have S'mores. Unfortunately, after all of our guests had gone my youngest daughter stepped on candle holder and cut her toe. So it was off the the ER to get it looked at. She ended up needing three stitches and we were there for four and a half hours. Poor little girl was crying so hard and begging the Doctor not to give her stitches. It nearly broke my heart and I would have traded spots with her if I could have. Remember she is the one that just got a zillion stitches in her face after a bad fall. She is healing though and is milking this for all it's worth. "Daddy, can you bring me my blankie"? she whimpers. "Mom, will you turn on the TV for me"? she whines. Still, it is a blessing to be a parent even if our children put us in stitches.

Happy Shooting.