July 4th Weekend 2010

Fri Jul 2, 2010

The July 4th weekend started with another color belt challenge for Taylor.....

Fri Jul 2, 2010

This time for a stripe on his orange belt.

Fri Jul 2, 2010

Afterwards, it was back to Mathew's again for dinner.

Sat Jul 3, 2010

The next day, with time to kill, I met up with Peter for a few beers.

Sat Jul 3, 2010

With more time to kill, I hung out with the namesake of this wine....

Sat Jul 3, 2010

For a nice evening of poses....

Sat Jul 3, 2010

And smiles.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

On the 4th, Riley was dressed in his holiday colors.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

We had a half a bushel of crabs....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

That took us about an hour to go through.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

It was too hot for Riley, so Kelli took off his shirt.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

I was just taking this picture of us....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

But Peter offered to take a family portait.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Afterwards, I enjoyed some snacks, while Kelli relaxed in the sun.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

I headed inside to escape the heat, and Jillian joined me.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

All kids like playing with things they think they're not supposed to be touching....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Including Jillian.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Introducing, for the first time, J. Leigh (The child formally known as Jillian).

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Kelli wanted a picture of her pedicure.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Yes, yes she is.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

It was time to say goodbye.....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

And head over to Walter and Monica's.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Peter had his time watching Jillian.....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

And then Megan had her time.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Meanwhile, Monica cooked some great food!!!!

Sun Jul 4, 2010

The real men, of course, just hung around outside.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Walter fired up the grill with dinner.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

A well made plate of extras for my burger.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

It was getting late, and the shrimp were almost done.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

So we waited patiently for the food to finish.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Peter was back on Dad duty....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

And Jillian didn't seem to mind.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

With the food ready.....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

It was time to eat!!!!!

Sun Jul 4, 2010

The party was a lot of fun....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

And included scotch, cigars, and.....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Drunken antics.

Sun Jul 4, 2010

Well, it was time to kiss goodnight....

Sun Jul 4, 2010

And say goodnight, because that's the end of the weekend.