He cooks, and he KNOWS things...

Chris is the Information Technology guy at his work. He's good at what he does, and he likes his job. This spring, as they were planning their annual cookout, he offered to cook for the event.  They've had some unfortunate caterers in the past, and since he loves nothing more than to feed people, it seemed like a good plan.

I got to kiss the cook.

Yesterday he smoked 4 big pork shoulders, low and slow, all day long. The yard smelled amazing.  He pulled an enormous pan, heaped to the top, with moist, succulent, smokey meat.

 The party was to be held at a state park a little more than an hour from our house. We set off early to get things ready for when the co-workers and their families arrived.  There was a whole team of people there, setting up tables and games. A volley ball net was erected, bases put down for softball, there was corn hole, horse shoes, Frisbee's and more. People jumped right in to play.

 Chris provided the pulled pork, a big bowl of cole slaw, and he grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.  Other people brought salads, appetizers and desserts.  The weather threatened rain, but it held off till the very end.

There were several adorable babies.

 And a few cute dogs.

Rachel and Evans very nicely joined in to help. We were both so glad to have them. It meant a lot that they gave up their valuable time to assist.

It was a beautiful day, in so many ways, and Chris' cooking made it extra delicious.