Holiday Weekend Recap

 Just like everyone else in America the 4th of July is my most favorite holiday. Everything from red, white and blue to food, family and fireworks. I love it all! For years Adam and I have done the same thing on the 4th. We start our day off at the cabin in Brighton and then head to Oakley for a BBQ and rodeo. It is the absolute best and nothing else beats it. When I realized we would not be home for the 4th I was pretty devastated. But I guess you can't complain when you are in an amazing city celebrating. Well you can't complain until you realize that it is going to be raining the entire day.

Luckily we have amazing friends who made this holiday unforgettable. We walked through Central Park, had brunch at The Smith, watched the world cup and enjoyed pizza, and then journeyed down to Brooklyn to watch amazing fireworks over the East River.

Macy's really knows how to put on a firework show! 

The next day when the weather was much better all 20 finance boys and wives piled in the train at 10:37 am and journeyed up to this beautiful home in Connecticut. 

Here is where we spent our July 5th. We did everything from swim, to girl talk, to soccer games, eating good food, to catching some rays, playing games and telling riddles. It was the most fantastic Saturday and a much needed getaway from the city.

Our all American meal. Hamburgers, chips and salsas, potato salad and lemonade.

The host made this delicious cheesecake. It was some of the best I have ever had. And tell me that flag cake is not totally amazing! 

Our weekend was perfect in every way. Relaxing, warm, surrounded by good friends, good food and fireworks. We could not have asked for more. We are so grateful for the hospitality of the beautiful family in Connecticut who let us crash at their home for the day. Now it is back to reality and on to another week in the city.