Last Thursday night we hosted the 2nd annual BBQ for these guys and gals. Below is a picture of the first arrival of club members. They slowly came in groups of 3 or 4 until we had about 40 kids in our home. Of course we loved every minute of it!
After the chaplain of the club Blessed the food the line quickly formed. Everyone LOVED the food but then we all know how starving college kids are! We were told time and again how delicious everything was. I laughed and told them they were just happy to not be eating cafeteria food as the majority of them live on campus ;-) 
The menu consisted of Monroe's smoked chicken, smoked pulled pork, baked macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, baked beans, corn casserole and cherry delight for dessert. Monroe and I watched as the guys kept going back for thirds and fourths! As for the girls, well... we ladies would never divulge information like that on each other. My lips are sealed! However, when all was said and done the only thing left was a few pieces of chicken and a little bit of beans. As you can see, we had to squeeze everyone in the house. It was in the high 90's outside!
After supper, the original plan was to roast marshmallows outside over an open fire. However, the mosquitoes were horrible not to mention the heat wave we are currently experiencing in Florida! (Hurry up Fall!) So, on to plan B. Pull out the board games! This great group of kids didn't appear to mind at all. They were such good sports. They seemed to enjoy just fellow shipping with each other. If you look closely in the circle below you can see Brandon and Bryce. How sweet they were to even include the two younger brothers in a game of Apples to Apples!
Bryce even got to watch a game of chess. Pay attention Bryce, watch and learn! Later on in the evening a game of Spades was started. Four guys remained playing this game until 11:30 or so. As they gathered their belongings to leave, one of the four commented that next time he would have to teach Monroe and me to play. He went on to explain that when he was growing up his Mother didn't think there was anything worth watching on tv so they didn't have one. I told him she was my kind of woman!
I must say we were very impressed by this group of young people! The entire night we heard no bad language and no negative or bad comments. I felt very comfortable letting my younger boys mingle with the older guys. We received many, many "thank-yous" and hugs. What a pleasure it was to be able to have them in our home. I am already looking forward to the 3rd annual BBQ!! As a matter of fact, I think I overheard Monroe making plans with them for some kind of get together in a couple of months when it cools off and we can actually enjoy a bonfire. Sounds great to me!
Bryce even got to watch a game of chess. Pay attention Bryce, watch and learn! Later on in the evening a game of Spades was started. Four guys remained playing this game until 11:30 or so. As they gathered their belongings to leave, one of the four commented that next time he would have to teach Monroe and me to play. He went on to explain that when he was growing up his Mother didn't think there was anything worth watching on tv so they didn't have one. I told him she was my kind of woman!
I must say we were very impressed by this group of young people! The entire night we heard no bad language and no negative or bad comments. I felt very comfortable letting my younger boys mingle with the older guys. We received many, many "thank-yous" and hugs. What a pleasure it was to be able to have them in our home. I am already looking forward to the 3rd annual BBQ!! As a matter of fact, I think I overheard Monroe making plans with them for some kind of get together in a couple of months when it cools off and we can actually enjoy a bonfire. Sounds great to me! 
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