The End of May Faves

I had big plans to post a couple of times this week.  You can see (actually, you can't see) that that didn't happen.  But I really need to pause and be thankful on Fridays even if I am busy all the rest of the week.  Friday Fave Fives does that for me.

1.  Tall Boy graduated from high school!  Because the weather was wet and rainy, the usual outdoor graduation ceremony at the football stadium was moved to the basketball court inside.  It was a bit more crowded and seating was limited.  I am thankful I could attend in person and watch him walk across the platform and accept his diploma.

Celebrating with Tall Boy and his best friend

2.  Monday was Memorial Day.  We spent the whole day at home.  In the evening, we did our first bonfire of the season.  Some of the family joined us.  Weather was perfect and it was a good evening.  Both of our fathers served in the US military during WWII.  And so did two of my uncles.  The Professor served in the US Army in Vietnam.  And our son is a US Army Reserve Chaplain.  Memorial Day is important to us.

3.  On Tuesday, we drove north about an hour to meet up with our friends who drove about an hour south from their home.  We've been friends since we all lived in Oregon and attended the same church.  They chose a very interesting place for us to have lunch.  Buckeye Express Diner.  It's a train car turned into a restaurant.  I'm sure we will visit it again.

Sign at the gas station pointing us to the street taking us to the diner.

A fun place to enjoy lunch... what!  What's that giant cook doing??

Oh, it's just a statue ...

4.  A local brewery hosts a Trivia Night every Wednesday evening.  The Professor and I joined our three adult kids who live in our town and a couple who Older Daughter knows to play as a team.  We didn't win first place, but we didn't end up in the last place, either.  It was fun.  And I am thankful that we can enjoy impromptu time with our family.

5.  A few days this week, the weather has been perfect for messing in the garden.  I am in the process of 'redoing' the front gardens.  I finished clearing one section and planted some zinnias around the edges.  I'm liking the new look.

How was your week?