Perfect Weather

When I meet people from out of state, I'm often asked why I choose to live in Minnesota.  I'm an adult, I could live anywhere in the world I want.  Both of my sisters escaped to bigger cities.

My response to that question is today.  We have 6 beautiful days a year (give or take), and today was one of them.  Low to mid 70's, a light breeze, wispy clouds.  It's warm in the sun and cool in the shade.  I couldn't even feel the sunburn I was getting.  We grilled twice.

Lunch-time grilling was a neighborhood affair.  There is a couple who lives a few doors down; they have two young boys, and we've always been pretty friendly.  Today was the first day that we've hung out for an extended period of time though.  We each pulled our grills down the driveways near the street, cooked chicken, shrimp and hot dogs, and we ate in our front yards.  We spent about 3 hours outside, eating, drinking, chatting.  It was such a wonderful way to enjoy lunch, to enjoy the weather.

Dinner-time grilling was a family affair.  Grandma and Auntie Grandma hadn't had enough Grayson time for the weekend, so they invited us over for grilled salmon.  Even though we ate indoors, the windows were open, and nature was close to us.  The evening breeze and great food made me drowsy.  After dinner, we took turns holding Grayson and watching him play. 

In between, I even managed to get some yard work done.  I think I've staved off any city fines for at least another week.

There is rain in the forecast for the next few days.  If we are lucky, we will get another beautiful day like this at least 5 more times this year... here's hoping they all fall on the weekends.