[PHOTOSTORY 3: ADITL] Random Cookout

 By: Ke'Juan Humphries 

Trujuan Humphries grilling some chicken outside. Humphries decided to hold a family barbeque on a random Saturday. He invited other members of the family. 

Trujuan Humphries pouring more barbecue sauce on the steak before he puts it on the grill. "Dude, you got to get me seasoning the steak. This steak is going to be Da' bomb." 

Trujuan Humphries lathering the steak with barbecue sauce. This is his first time grilling steak, he usually only grills chicken, burgers and hot dogs.

Trujuan brings the finished chicken into the house as he prepares to cook the rest of the meat. He still has to make the burgers and hot dogs. 

The finished chicken sitting in the oven to keep warm. "They better hurry up and get here because I am ready to eat."- Trujuan Humphries 

A tray on unseasoned corn sitting on the counter. Corn on the cob was one of the sides for the cookout. 

Trujuan watching his daughter Nyannah as she seasons the corn. "I got all these kids. Why do I have to cook all of the food?"- Trujuan Humphries 






Two cans of Bush's baked beans sitting on the counter. Baked beans were another side for the cookout. 

Mariyah Humphries opening up the can of baked beans with a can opener. This is her first time making baked beans and they didn't turn out well. 

Mariyah stirring a pot of baked beans. This pot of baked beans ended up being overcooked and was not edible. 

Family members arrive and begin to make their plates. Everyone had their choice to get chicken, burgers, steak, potato salad, and corn on the cob to eat. 

Laila Humphries adding ketchup to her burger. "When Uncle Pooh said he was grilling, I was the first person in the car." -Laila Humphries 

Lanatta Humphries, Wana Davis, and Raelonda Brown all sit at the dinner table and eat. The children are sitting in the breakfast nook. 

Lashonda Humphries holding Rylan Hart. Rylan is one of Lashonda's four grandnephews. 

Trujuan Humphries holding Rylan Hart (left) and Tonio Humphries (right). Rylan and Tonio are the two youngest members of the family. 

Tre Humphries, Tonio Humphries, Rylan Hart, and Justice Humphries (left to right) all sitting on a rug in the living room while they eat. This is the first time that the four youngest members of the family are together. 

Tre Humphries enjoying a chicken leg. Tre would devour this chicken right after this picture was taken. 

Justice Humphries enjoying his food. Justice is the older brother to Tre and his younger brother copies everything he does. 

Trujuan Humphries showing Mariyah Humphries something on his phone. The family was playing this game called "With Five Words or Less." 

The rest of the children sitting on or near the couch as they watch the game. The children were split into two teams of three people.