Red Robin has been one of the classic Westra gathering grounds for years now. In October, Wendy and a couple of kids came up to see Jase and Ellen during the school's fall break. While they were here, there was visiting with cousins and the folks as well. Mom/Margie mentioned a lunch or dinner outing with the Jensen crew, and invited Jen and any of the boys that could make it. Then Shane's family joined too. Red Robin was the destination, Friday, October 14, 2022 was the day. 5:15 was the time. Shane's family made it there first, and got the dirty dozen on the wait list. The Blackham bunch (Jen, Landon and Coop) were a little late as always (Blackham standard time) but got there just in time to switch around a few boxes (what Mom/Margie had for Jen, Jen had some pears/veggies and clothes for others to look through) before our group was called.
As we went to sit, Mom/Margie called for all the girls to come gossip at one end, and the men met at the other end. They brought out some fries to start everyone off (ones fried in different oil for the g/f crew). Strawberry lemonade was a favorite drink of many. Mom and Jen split some Fish&Chips (Jen ALWAYS gets that) and then there were the assortment of burgers and salads for the rest of the crew. Sweet potato fries were substituted for some, and an order of cheese sticks was devoured. Dad/Lamar got the check (thanks!)
The back room seems to be the place to be when we have a larger group. Here are a few other Red Robin Westra memories ... although the picture proof is likely only a small number of the actual visits over the years.
2017 (see the blog post about this visit HERE)
..."just the girls" also from 2017
... another "Westra Women" in 2018
A smaller group gathering (not in the back room) in 2014 (October)...
Earlier in 2014 (July), but a slightly different crew - Baby Layla in both!
Red Robin ... food, and family memories!
