This was the first year in who knows how long that we didn't spend the 4th of July at the Seattle Tennis Club. There were several factors that went into our decision but it was a tough choice to forego our annual tradition of spending the day at the STC and watching the fireworks there. Intead we went to the Strickland's new house for a lobster boil. It turns out that we definitely picked the right year to skip the STC given the driving rain and cold temps. Each year it's hard to keep the kids entertained between dinner and the fireworks and this year in the rain would have been miserable. Plus our dear friends the Stryers weren't going to be there which was a major bummer for the kids. At least at the Strickland's they could swim in the warm water and then go right inside to watch a movie. Sadly we didn't get to have the tennis round robin we were planning due to weather. Rob & Vanessa put together a fantastic party and we had a great time celebrating America with great friends!
Keri with our hostess, Vanessa
Keri, Liz, Ali & Vanessa
The best margarita machine EVER! Because the first batch always goes too fast...
Maggie & Ellie swimming despite the cold and rain
Ragen is a little apprehensive with the live lobsters
An old fashioned lobster boil
Ragen & Reese seeing how many tattoos they can apply without supervision
Daddy helping with the poppers
Ragen loved the sparklers and writing his name in the air
Ragen & Reese seeing how many tattoos they can apply without supervision
Daddy helping with the poppers
Ragen loved the sparklers and writing his name in the air
