Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. One long weekend doesn’t seem adequate for that noble cause, but I hope that as it has evolved into a time for remembering those who’ve passed as well as a time for gathering together with treasured loved ones that our heroes would be glad to see families and friends celebrating together. It’s the unofficial start of summer, and for us at LuLu’s it’s the start of a long happy season of what feels like a whole lot of mini family reunions.
At LuLu’s, we have been so blessed to host some of the same families year after year as they convene in Gulf Shores and Destin for their yearly family vacations. A trip to LuLu’s is part of their annual experience, and it’s an absolute joy for us to see these friends and welcome them back every summer. Our guests at LuLu’s are truly like family, and we are so thrilled to be part of their beach vacation. (Those who travel to Myrtle Beach for your family vacations, we hope you will start the same tradition!)
When I think of my own family and our summer get-togethers and ponder possible future family reunion picnic menus (pondering menus being one of my favorite creative pursuits), I think the Buffetts would definitely have some watermelon on ice, West Indies salad with crackers, peel and eat shrimp, Silver Queen corn salad, crab dip, deviled eggs…I’m sure as soon as I press send on this I will be thinking of more things to add to my fantasy picnic menu!
What’s on your family reunion picnic menu?
Enjoy your long weekend in peace and treasure all the love of those gathered together!
