The Wet T-Shirt Contest

Moon over Danforth

I might have not been there for the amazing moonbow that happened the night before, 

but at least I was there to capture this. . . 

Phone charger

Hi y'all!
Gosh I really did bad with lost and found this year. In addition to losing my bathing suit bottoms (black, DKNY, anyone found em yet??) I also took home someone else's phone charger by accident.

So I have a black LG charger which is not mine. And I'm missing a black Samsung charger which looks remarkably similar... any takers?? :)

Miss you all already! And sending lots of love to Jersey City. After this storm, I bet there's a rainbow (or even a moonbow) coming your way :)  Hugs, Krissy

Deb, Bruce and I are hanging out in beautiful Jersey City.  The people here are fabulous... really, nothing but friendly.  Bruce is in good spirits.  Debbie is done having her day long headache (it only took 6 advil)... not caused by Bruce!.  And I'm glad to be here with them.  The pictures are really cheering him up... Sandy we saw yours...awesome!

For those of you that are not aware, Bruce suffered a heart attack while here for his nephew's wedding. He will have a triple bypass on Wednesday morning.   Please use the blog to communicate with him!

Gail, Deb and Bruce

I have to agree with Sandy......a big THANK YOU to Mark and Gail, your generosity and hospitality is greatly appreciated !!!!!! Stephen and I had such an amazing time. You made our 4th   a memorable one, along with all the other fabulous people that were there. Oh My GAWD!!!!!  xoxoxo 

Photos galore

Hi Everyone!

First of all, let me thank Gail and Mark for being wonderful hosts. I am thankful for you. More than I probably show. Thanks for being you. And thanks for letting me be there. There is no place I'd rather be, come July 4th!

I put my photos in a folder on facebook and have switched the privacy to public so  you should all be able to click through and see them. Let me know if you cannot!
4th of July week, 2012 (Click here)

Cooking dinner tonight will not be as fun without the wonderful company and a sous chef or two!
xo
Sandy

Hi....

So far the lost and found list includes:
a pair of blue and white lands end water shoes
a green gap sweatshirt
a trash bag full of linens and shirts... bright green sheets, flannel blankets, men's t-shirt from the moose lodge
Also, Kristen lost her bathing suit bottoms... if you have a pair of black bottoms that is not yours, she'd love to have them back
Sue found her camera

I know the anticipation was killing you all. Here is a sneak peak of the week's 

most stunning display of beauty.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone for a fabulous week.  Mark and I are so fortunate to have such great friends!  Please keep the pictures coming.  Highlights of the week were the Partridge family canoe, the moonbow, Derek's fireworks, engagement and wedding toasts, Oh my gawd, Werewolves, the boat race, floating, lieseing, campfires, Kuub, Farkle, drinks of the day, ping pong, the 3am card game, mussels, mac and cheese, steak tips, smores with reeses, kayaks to lower Danforth, Scrabble, baked beans, Lauren's salads, red white and blue food, duck kite, duck babies, Kristen's arrival from London, Skyping with Ireland and London, thunder storms, nail parties, Sue's humming bird picture, rainbow, yellow butterflies on the beach, spiders, the livi/Gail disappearing trick at the campfire, and each other.  We don't have to look far to count our blessings!   NH love!

Werewolfs

Peanut butter pies!

So I was asked to make dessert for Sunday night. Peanut butter pies?! Yes? Ok. Think 4 will be enough?

I'm so proud of us!!  Keep Blogging!

TWO WORDS

PULLED PORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue & Steve

Hi everyone!!!! We will be arriving Saturday night, hopefully not too late. We will contribute Steve's famous mac n cheese for dinner Sunday as well as some homemade baked beans. I will be bringing Sangria to share towards drink of the day.....An abundance of other supplies, snacks, and other items we may need as well for our activities. Super excited to see everyone. 

Nancy's plans

Hi--  I will be arriving Saturday morning.  I have already bought many smore's supplies.  Can't wait to see everyone :)

BIG NEWS!!!!
KRISTEN HAS CHANGED HER FLIGHTS... SHE'S COMING ON THURSDAY!!!!
Yahoo!!

Making the plans...

Hi everyone... Time to start planning the 2012 party!
Here is what we are thinking.... We haven't been keeping close track of people's comings and goings yet, but we imagine most people will be there by Saturday, June 30th.  Many have taken the week off, and all are welcome to stay as long as you want.

Right now, the main events will be as follows as long as it seems to work for everyone.  We are very flexible.

 BOAT RACE... probably on Sunday... Bring stuff to decorate and prepare..  Steve and Jean, can you be there Sunday? Could we have the boats on Sunday....Natalie and Scott will be the Masters of Ceremony

NEW race... maybe Sunday as well...  PLEASE save empty plastic water/soda bottles and bring as many as you can with you. Also, could I ask each family to bring a roll of duct tape?  We will be making rafts out of the water bottles.  For those of you on Pinterest, check out my Danfourth board and see the rafts.

SHIRTS....  Saturday and Sunday...Please bring a white shirt and a dark shirt if you are interested..  There are a variety of options this year.  One involves bleach pens (already purchased) , tie dye of course,  another one involves Sharpies and alcohol, and finally one that involves Elmers glue.  If you want to try them all... bring several shirts, socks or pillowcases.  Bring any Sharpies you have laying around...

TOTEM POLE building... I want to make a totem pole this year.  Each family should begin planning their part.  It should be made of wood or material that will withstand the outdoors, and your piece should be able to be attached to a tall wooden pole.  I'm thinking 2 feet wide by  12-18 inches tall for each section. If you do not bring your family to the 4th... we'll make small groups of people to work together.

LEFT RIGHT CENTER:  Saturday Night  I have a new twist to add!!!  It involves a red white and blue pig!

WEREWOLVES:  Saturday or Sunday Night   Scott is Master of Ceremonies

FLOATING:  Saturday, Sunday etc.  I bought 8 new floaty chairs and a boat for Natalie!

KUBB  and QUOITS throughout week... Quoits is a new game to us... but Scott has been playing it in Bangor in his grandparent's basement for years...  I had to go to a company in Bangor, PA to order the beach version.   Think donut shaped horseshoes.

 FIREWORKS... Saturday OR Sunday night.  Derek is the Master of Ceremonies!  Derek, pick a day and Post it!!

 RIVER RIDE?  If anyone wants to go... Monday or Tuesday

CHURCH: Sunday Morning at 10:00 at Calumet

Meals:
Saturday Breakfast:  The Lamothe's and Kristen
Saturday Lunch: The McNasby's, the Hess's, Mickey and Andrew
Saturday Dinner:   PULLED PORK :)... Dave Clark, the Dibble's and Sandy and Andy
Saturday Drink of the Day:  Bethany and Natalie

Sunday Breakfast:  Nancy, Peter L. , Debbie
Sunday Lunch:  Elise and Derek, Michael and friends, The Lamothe's
Sunday Dinner:  Hayley, Bruce, Faith, Steve and Sue
Sunday Drink of the day:  Gail... all are welcome to bring their ideas, too

Monday... Left overs!!
Tuesday.... more left overs
Wednesday... Kristen comes!!!!!!!!


PLEASE BRING:
tents.. the city will be erected!
duct tape
empty plastic bottles all sizes
your meals
boat race stuff!
fireworks
quarters
t-shirts, pillow cases, sox... etc. to dye
totem pole building materials
sheets and towels/ BYOB  Bring Your Own Bedding!
camp fire food
desserts, snacks and fruit welcome!
each other, your love, and your playful spirit