For our last 4th of July in Durham, Nathan and I decided to host a big Independence Day party. We did the same our first year with our California guests Amy and Sam. I vividly remember last year, too. It was pouring and freezing and I was majorly grumpy walking 2.5 miles home from school in the rain. We didn't do anything special. It was sad. This year was so different. We were so fortunate to have wonderful weather, my dad brought tons of dollar store decorations, and lots of friends were able to come over and celebrate with us.
Cheeky Sam came wearing his Union Jack vest (or waistcoat, as the British would say). In the middle is my dad and on the right is Rob, more sensibly dressed for the occasion.
Robin, Emily, Liz (who arrived draped in an American flag like Bruce Springsteen), Jen, and Will
Brandy, Aline, and Laura
Aline and a table full of beautiful and patriotic food
Nathan mans the grill
Jen and Sam
Jeanette and Aline
Amy and baby Florence
Brent and Jason
I couldn't resist a picture of Rob's face here.
Sam and Francis
Yum!
My love, me, Sam
Dad and Emily
Brandy, Justin, Laura, Marije
Duncan, Ben, Brandy
Camille, Violet, and their dad, Matt
Maeve, Liz, and Robin enjoying s'mores
Sam, Nathan, Francis
Emily and me
Happy belated 4th everybody! We had such a great time!
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