Yesterday was one of those wonderful days. Here in America, it was the 4th of July! Independence Day. We celebrated with my cousin, Janet, my Uncle George, And Hubby’s Army buddy, Ed and his wife, Janis and daughter, their daughter, Alison. What a great group to get together and celebrate!
From noon until 3, we sat outside enjoying a continuous bevy of appetizers. Homemade salsa, chips, clam dip, and stuffed eggs. Everyone brought different beers to try, so we had Yuengling, Michelob Ultra Lite, and Samuel Adams. We also enjoyed some mixed beverages, and for some of us, just plain old soda.
At 3 PM we moved our party onto the screened in, and covered porch, and set up the TV so we could watch The World Cup match between Germany and Italy.
We broke out the next course of goodies, which were a fantastic potato salad made by my cousin, a yummy bean and mango salad made by our friend Janis, and shish kebob fixings (recipe will be posted for the marinade).
Hubby got his new grill going and soon we were all making the shish kebobs and Hubby was grilling. I cooked corn on the cob and in no time we were sitting down to eat a fabulous 4th of July meal!
Because no 4th should be celebrated without some sort of luscious dessert, I ended our food orgy with this cake.
After our guests departed, the sun set, and soon fireworks blazed in the sky. We watched until the grand finale. Then my bed beckoned me and somewhere around 11 I was in lala land.
Sounds fabulous. I’m glad you had such a great time.
:-)s
linda
I had a great time, thanks for inviting Dad and me!
Every year I tell myself that I am going to make a desert with blueberries and strawberries making the flag. And, every year it seems I never get around to it.
Good for you! 🙂
Greta, Greta. I’m so proud of myself. I saw your pic over at Fond of Snape’s and before I ran my mouse across the link to see your address I thought to myself “that sure looks like little Greta, but it can’t be.” Alas, I had forgotten you guys were kin.
You’re such a cutie, Greta!
I am so glad you all had fun. That cake looks delish.
It sounds like you had a great day and you didn’t starve, lol! Your cake is “wunderbar”!!!! what a piece of hand decoration!
Sounds like a GREAT time you guys had and I *love* the cake!
Nice! Looks like quite a nice (and tasty) celebration! Happy 4th (a bit late).
Spending time with the people you love for any occassion is the best. I’m glad you had a great day!