Freedom Weekend

Fourth of July weekend was full of new friends, an amazing home cooked dinner (thanks, Teresa!), copious amounts of cider and Fireball (just me?), and lots of fun on the water. Such great company to enjoy over a long weekend!

We started the weekend with a trip to the dog park with Porter and his best bud, Stout.  Yes, Stout is just as big as he looks in the picture, if not bigger. 

By the time we got boat side that afternoon, we had wind and cloudy skies. Nonetheless, we loaded up and enjoyed the ride!

With Candi, Erin, and Teresa!

After boating, I hit a milestone: I stepped inside my very first houseboat! Peggy and Doug, friends of Matt's, host an annual 4th of July party. I had heard wonderful things, and even so, my expectations were exceeded. Upon entering, Peggy immediately asked, "Jaeger or Fireball?" Before you know it, we're doing ski shots. And so the night began.

No idea how this picture turned out as awesome as it did. Sheer chance.
Eli, Candi, Kristina, Erin, moi.

The view from Peggy and Doug's rooftop deck.
Also the point where Matt and Doug dove off the top later in the evening.

Well that's just completely untrue... 

Before the fireworks, an American flag is flown across the sky.

Such a great view!

Oh why not.  What's one more shot after 4 or 5? 

No massive hangovers were had the next morning, so, all in all, it was a huge success!! Ending the weekend on an even higher note, the weather really came through and gave us a great showing! Can't ask for better than that!