We celebrated Independence Day by going to a backyard party at our friend Kirsten's place. She and her neighbors share a killer tree house of sorts- there's a ladder going into both of their yards.
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Taken with my new iPhone. Before it got really crowded...(annotated)
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Paul chowing down on a burger.
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Don't know this girl, but had to take a picture of her old skool robot boom box.
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Will and little Luka. He made some damn tasty Brussel Sprouts (see below).
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His wife Marla (my friend first) and little Luka.
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David, little Asa (as seen at the Pow Wow) and Andriana. I loved her shorts (cute, sailor style).
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The best Brussel Sprouts EVER. Will made them by grilling them after marinating in a bit of balsamic, olive oil and a tiny bit of tamari. He then tossed them in with some Israeli cous cous (the big kind). Super delicious.
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Someone brought this appropriate cake.
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Me and Paul.
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Didn't drink any of this (I drank Pimms), but I thought it had a lovely label.
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Bump (R) and friends.
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Door to the shed/garage.
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I thought this li'l boy was cute- hanging out inside the hula hoop, eatin' his cake.
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Cristin and me. She and I were both wearing patriotic colors (her trousers were red, white, and blue stripe). We also share a birthday in addition to impeccable taste in clothes ;-) (even if I am just about falling outta my top- oops ;-) )
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One gal made home made, still hot from the oven lemon merengue tarts. Soooo yummy!!
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(taken with the iPhone). Kirstar showing her mad hoopin' skills.
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Ooops, gotta stop for some lemon tarts!
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messy, but sooo, good! (the gal who made them is on the right in the weird shiny trousers.)
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Cheryl, Annabel and Annabel's husband getting ready to chow down on some dogs.
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Fireworks! (In the background is the Slip n Slide- a big hit with the kids).
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More fireworks. The skinny dude in the foreground with the funny mohawk turned out to be a Swedish guy. I met him in the kitchen.
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After fireworks, they hung a sheet on the shed, turned on a projector, and cleared the wooden deck so it could be a dance floor. Kirsten's boyfriend and Bump above, are both djs. The smaller shadow is me.
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Taken with the iPhone.
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Dance Party!! (she must have some tolerant neighbors).
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...plus a fire to roast marshmallows. A fun day was had by all!
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Aww you and Paul are so cute. Looks like a very fun day.
Fandy1 · 2009-07-05: 13:45
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There is no such thing as tasty Brussell Sprouts :) Love that tree house.
megaera · 2009-07-05: 14:12
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You have a really cool set of friends MizB.
iguana · 2009-07-05: 14:39
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Nicely done! Beautiful people. cOngrAts!
davidcardona · 2009-07-05: 15:07
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What a great afternoon, love that treehouse!! You know so many people!! |I'm such a loner in comparison.
Tulpje · 2009-07-05: 15:35
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looks like you had a wonderful day. Loved the kid who found his own space within the hula hoop.
poppyg · 2009-07-05: 17:31
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Love all of these. What a great day.
JenPat · 2009-07-05: 18:14
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Looks like quite the cast of characters. Exactly what every party needs.
truenic · 2009-07-05: 23:51
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Looks like such a fun day!
elldee · 2009-07-06: 03:07
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what a fantastic 4ht!, love the treehouse . And the food, mmm. And the dancing too how fun. Too many 'ands'
girlnextdoor · 2009-07-06: 05:12
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That one of you & Paul is so sweet!
Stav1 · 2009-07-06: 14:38
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great treehouse!! and #25... no men dancing????
kitegypsy · 2009-07-06: 15:09
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You and your friends sure do have some great parties.
Gallivant · 2009-07-06: 23:36
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HAHAA! Gotta stop for some lemon tarts!
wapsy · 2009-07-07: 07:35
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Great party. That shot of you & Paul is so beautiful. Worth putting up on a wall. No comments about your taste in clothes for the day :D
SoulCurry · 2009-07-07: 11:46
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what a lot of fun that seems to have been!
DutchCookie · 2009-07-08: 12:13
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