Ribs and Bocce Ball

We are finally in phase 3 of this pandemic here in Illinois.  That means that up to 10 people can get together socially.  That's exactly what we did on Friday evening.  We had the Carlsons and the MacGregors over for a picnic and Bocce ball.  Rick made ribs for us which were delicious!  

Then we taught them how to play bocce ball.  It was so much fun.  My husband put the court underneath a walnut tree.  Poor Elder Carlson hit a nut shell almost every throw.

Because Sherry works at a local tech school, she is in charge of taking temperatures of people coming into the facility.  She always tries to keep a good social distance.  Therefore, each of us women had a specific ball.

We played men against the women.  One of the throws was further down the court so Sister Carlson wound up to throw.

She began with that softball wind up pitch and ended with what looks like a bowling stance.

She did a great job.  We women won the first game.  The men started out strong, but we came back to take the victory!

That didn't last long as we got killed in the second game.  The men were victorious!

A good time was had by all.  We ended the night by sitting around a campfire and visiting.  What great memories we are making with wonderful friends we've already made!  The upside of not having the pageant or the Sunset show this summer is that we will be able to do more social things with those that are remaining.  I look forward to teaching this game to other couples and enjoying their friendship.