Father's Day at Tom's

Since our daily grind is getting back to the norm around here, I'll play catch-up of some of our latest happenings...

Growing-up, there was this amazing place on the outskirts of town that was similar to a year-round country fair. Delicious burgers you could enjoy outside near their pond, cheese & fresh-baked bread, fresh local produce, homemade tasty treats, every dried fruit & trail mix you could possibly imagine, and the candy selection....every kid's dream. This wonderful place is called Tom's Farm. It has grown-up, too over the years. They now have a pizza and mexican food place as well as an expanded specialty cheese & wine shop, a country-style furniture store, and they have even added some kiddie attractions, including a carousel and train ride.

B & I each have great memories of going to this magical place...and have watched it grow, together, over the past decade. This used to be the 'meeting spot' where we would pick-up and drop-off the kids with their Mom when they were younger. Every once in a while, we might go in for a treat or snack, but we were constantly observing the ever-changing expansion that was occurring.

This year, my Sis-in-law suggested going back to Tom's for our family's Father's Day celebration. B's Dad was born in mid-June, and every so many years his Birthday falls on Father's Day, so the celebrations are usually done together. So, there we were...our group of 16 (plus Kenz's boyfriend) back at that wonderful country fair-type scene, sitting at 5 tables pushed together under the oak trees that have quadrupled in size since sitting under them years ago. It was like nothing had changed...and yet so much has, for the good.

It was a great afternoon together. We did have one small 4-legged uninvited guest come and check out our party, which caused slight panic in whoever it was closest to and laughter from everyone else. Thankfully, no tomato sauce was needed.

    
Family time together is always good for the soul. It brings you back to what is important in life.