Deep Creek Vacation Fun

As with most of our gatherings with the Sarrges, we have to deep fry a turkey. That's a given and it was delicious. Our new adventure this time was roasting a whole pig (59-lbs) in a La Caja China box. We also deep-fried donuts, Oreos, and pigskin. All came out amazingly well. The pig roasting was not complicated, just a matter of babysitting and following the instructions. So good. A few were squeamish on seeing the real deal up close, but everyone agreed the taste was fantastic. It was nice to spend time with Don, Laura, Dakota, Lisa, Tony, Ethan, and Kathryn. 

Labor Day and Laboring

Julia is in the UK, laboring (or for the Brits, labouring) away on her final presentation. It is nice to see her still cooking beef and broccoli for herself.

I had a pre-weekend visit with the cutest one-year-old doll I know, Miss Amali. She's such a joy to be around.

We went to Deep Creek Lake with the Sarrges and Westfalls. Great food and good times--it was nice to hang out and catch up. We had some firsts with the deep fryer--double chickens, eggs, and double-stuff Oreos. Yummy! Julia called via FaceTime and got to see everyone--one more week until she's home!