Ribfest at the Peck's

11:00 a.m. on sat.

Bill: "Ribs were on sale so I bought a few packs"

Traci: "Ok did you want to invite some friends over to party"

Bill: "Sure"

Traci: "How many ribs did you by?"

Bill "15lbs"

ohmygosh - it's summertime and the Peck's Patio is the place to be.... and what better reason to have a party than ribs being on sale... it was a great party and the weather was perfect. Everyone had a blast and all went home full... but if anyone needs some dinner this week,we

have a few leftover ribs!!! The kids had fun playing Wii. Collin built some blocks with Daryl and we all had a very competitive game of Blockus (The cheaters won)- I think this will be a favorite new passtime. Strawberry Marshmellow Smores were also a hit...

5th of July in 052

Requirements for 4th of July Bash

1. Grown Men who love fire and explosions
2. A few road trips to Indiana - the firework capital of the world
3. Fearlessness of getting caught - even when tailgate falls down and exposes an entire truck full of illegal fireworks (and that was only 1 of the trucks)
4. Big Guns, Feel the 500 Grams, Pyro for Professionals, 3" Golden Bear, Saturn Rockets and more.... most importantly ALL WITH REPORT
5. Builder Bob & homemade launch platforms (in the corn no less)
6. Brand spankin' new pool and deck (guy's don't try this at home without Builder Jim)
7. Brand spankin' new Harley (who's buying one next year?)
8. Burgers, Hotdogs, potato salad, pasta salad, cucumbers, fruit, CORN......... & don't forget the deserts - oh ya and ribs all you eat on the charcoal grill
9. 1/4 of Hershel... favorite steer of the Bennett farm (sorry Hershel)
10. No fewer than 3 grills and more chefs (men) then you could ever want or need
11. 60lbs of propane and 2 bags of charcoal
12. Free Advice - worth all you paid for it - from the many chefs regarding the propane
13. 150 lbs of ice & 16 coolers - no lack of beverages of your choosing
14. Mortar and Pestal, Fresh Mint, Rum, SUGAR, Limes & Lime Juice (and a lot of people asking Bill & Traci what the heck they were drinking)
15. An extensive guest list spanning 5 counties of some of our very best friends
    Mix this all together starting with the slowly adding some adult beverages and the best fireworks show in the state and you hear comments like this....

"OOOOhhhhhhhhhhhh AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhh WoW"

Do you want to get ARRESTED?"
"You are all going to jail"
"Those were the best fireworks ever"

"DUCK and COVER the mortars are on fire"

"Look at that bucket - it melted"

"Did you see that one, what color was that?"

"There goes the sweet corn"

"Sorry about the corn Lare"

"Anybody have a hose?"

and my personal favorite - We Love BOBBY (from Bobby's new fanclub the 20 kids in attendance)

In all seriousness it was a GREAT party and the fireworks were FANTASTIC - Big thanks to Trevor and Cindi for hosting Bobby for being program coodinator (and buying most of the fireworks), and Jim & Bill for the grilling and everyone for coming, enjoying and bringing delicious food. I will let the pictures tell you the story....

To see all the pictures and watch a slideshow click http://picasaweb.google.com/PeckontheWebGallery/4thOfJulyParty?authkey=AKzjhz7yr3w