July 4th 2013

July 4th we had some friends over for dinner and to celebrate.  Carmen, Mollie, Ji, Vic, Kunal, Rebecca, Darren, Ashley, me, Jay.  We had a fun time with sparklers and watching the fireworks from our front porch

Jay photobombed my picture.

Fun with sparklers.

The fireworks were really nice downtown.

 

 

Until the lack of wind caused the smoke not to blow away.  At the end you couldn't see the fireworks behind the smoke!

While watching fireworks we found this slug next to our porch.  I wish there was something for comparison but this guy was like 6 inches long.  The longest slug I ever have seen!

July 4th

With July 4th falling on a Wednesday we opted for a low key barbeque with some friends.  Darren made some delicious ribs.  One of the great things about living where we live is the view of the downtown fireworks.  Like last year we sat on our porch and enjoyed the show.

 

 

 

Darren with Wes and Jay. 

The guys with Mollie and me.  Vic had gone home already to watch the fireworks with Rebecca.

Happy 4th of July!!

Hope you all have a great holiday!

July 4th

Yes yes  I know this date is now after the big move... And I owe some pictures of our new place... Which I need to take.  Hopefully this week!

July 4th weekend was one of our first weekends in Indianapolis and my parents came up for a visit over the long weekend.  My dad had this amazing idea (note sarcasm here) to take a paddle boat ride on the canal when it was 100 degrees out.  By the end he and Darren were dripping and exhausted!  Mom and I had a nice leisurely ride though!

That night, we were able to watch downtown Indy's fireworks from our front porch.  They were pretty good and not having to drive, walk or have to deal with the crowds was perfect!

 

 

 

 

Happy St Patrick's Day

May the luck of the Irish be with you today and everyday!

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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!  A special Valentine's shout out to my Valentine! Love you!