On Sunday, the Fourth of July, my sister and her husband left shortly after breakfast (a Dutch baby, made for us by my husband, The Gryphon ( Read more... )

New Year's Eve, my husband, The Gryphon and I partied with friends at The White Rabbit's place, who was hosting his annual party.

( Extreme grilling, Germany, and cannons. )

On Friday, July 4, The White Rabbit hosted a barbecue at his place. The festivities continued Saturday, because some people don't get time off for federal holidays.

( Games, food and fireworks (with pics and video). )

The White Rabbit threw two Memorial Day celebrations, on Sunday and Monday. I had to work Monday, so we arrived in the afternoon and left early.

( Hamburgers, Bocce, Frisbee, conversation and rocking out! )