WOW it’s been a busy (but great) week! We had the best time at the beach for fourth of July. I think the highlight was taking a boat out on the bay to see fireworks, blasting country music and watching 6-7 displays at once. Now THAT is my kind of America.
On Monday, we had a “backyard party” (aka the apartment pool) for our friends. I mentioned this on Instagram, but I feel so blessed because a year and a half ago, we moved to Maryland without knowing ANYONE…and God has given us a fantastic group of friends to laugh with and be encouraged by! We meet every Thursday night for Bible Study, and it’s rare if we don’t hang out at least one other time during the week. :)
Monday evening was beautiful! The best part? The girls sat around and talked while the guys made us dinner :)
Everyone brought a side, and we — I mean, the guys — grilled hamburgers and hot dogs :)
While I was shopping at Whole Foods for the party, I grabbed a pound of their cherries and made the most incredible cherry limeade drink you HAVE to try!
I think it was partially just because Whole Foods’ organic cherries are so stinking plump and delicious, but here’s the recipe:
Cherry Limeade
3 cups Whole Foods cherries
1/2 cup lime juice
6 cups water
sugar, to taste
ice cubes for serving
1. Pit cherries.
2. Puree cherries and lime juice in blender.
3. Add water and sugar, to taste.
4. Strain the juice.
5. Serve with ice!
What’s your go-to recipe for a backyard party? I’d love to know!
