ID4 (Sorry, No Will Smith)

Yes, yes, I've been neglecting the blog. Since it is the week of July 4, we had our usual, semi-annual huge party on the 3rd, and since then (actually before then as well), we've had company staying at our house, and Alex is taking vacation time. Which means, since I cannot currently take any vacation time, that I am trying to work my full-time hours, cram in some schoolwork, and still spend a few hours a day having fun with Husband & Co. It makes for little sleep--but it's a nice change from the usual way of things.



The party was, as usual, Whopping Great Fun. The fireworks show was our best organized ever, and one of our most impressive to date. (I say "our" as if I have anything to do with the process besides filing fireworks receipts and making large meals for four-five men.) Alex, James, Jared, Justin, and Bryce were the main pyrotechnic wizards arranging the show--and risking life and limb in the front row, as these photos of Alex and Jared show... (Btw, in the photo below, there was no outdoor lighting--that was entirely brilliantly lit by a mortar going off!)



We took our traditional group photo, enclosed below for your viewing pleasure... (Missing four latecomers, but that's the majority of the group. And any partygoers reading this; I can burn CDs/DVDs of photor for this and other parties, if you email me and request nicely.)



We enjoyed many good rounds of Fling-N-Ring, both during and days after the party--thanks Seth for introducing us to this awesome game! (Jared's winding up as the guys look on...)



We also played Twister--ah, harking back to the good old, flexible days of youth--Scattergories, Taboo, volleyball, and a game called Citadels that I want Brandon or Adam to bring over later and show me how to play. :-)



Thanks to everyone who came, brought and/or ate food, played games, "ooo-ed" at fireworks, and in general contributed to the spirit of fun! (Special thanks to Andrew for the geeky-cool use of dry ice in the drink coolers and for bringing those awesomely cool glow-in-the-dark bracelets!)

Andrew, Mad Scientist Extraordinaire...


Alien Boy, Glowing Logan!