Jul 09 2008
4th in Florida
I’ve now enjoyed many Independence Days, but none better than last week when we traveled to Florida to celebrate with Tina’s parents, who officially became U.S. citizens in May, and were so happy about it, they decided to throw a party. We cooked up 38 homemade chipotle burgers and nearly as many Johnsonville brats, enjoyed beer from Manfred’s new Heineken microkeg (coolest thing ever), and sang a few patriotic songs before heading off to bed late in the evening to the sound of fireworks. Despite being sleep-deprived, Sophie rocked her first 4th (and 10 month birthday), playing with new friends Romy and Anna. It was a great night. Congratulations M&M, we’re very proud of you!
A trip to Florida means a stop at The Tabletop and a stroll down Venice Main Street, where we now enjoy family and friend discounts at a variety of German-owned stores. After picking up some new Tabletop stainless steel, some Cleopatra’s smell-good stuff, and toys and clothes for Sophie at Nana’s, it was off to the pool and ocean to relax (and watch some pretty amazing tennis).
Sophie has now taken four cross-country flights, swum in three oceans and four pools, and played in one Florida rain storm. Make sure to click on the cool panorama at the bottom.
ack – sophie\’s cuteness is making my knees weak all the way in lexington! so fun seing a peek at your celebrations on the 4th! warmly, -melanie-
the picture of sophie by the pool during the storm is really interesting – the lighting and the contrasts are very cool… great pics!
Congrats to Marion and Manfred on their US Citizenship! Sophie, looks like she had a great time at the party as well.