TGIF... Freedom

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I am sooo thankful that the weekend is here.  This week has been a crazy one and I can't wait to get out of the city away from the throngs of sweaty, bewildered tourists f*ing up the metro and packing in like sardines to see fireworks that I've seen approximately 20 times before.  We'll be heading out to my parents place in VA for a classic American BBQ/ party.
Activities for the weekend include:

• BBQing
• Water fight
• Slip n' slide
• Hiking in Shenandoah National Park (at White Oak Canyon's waterfall slide)
• Fireworks (while trying not to light the field on fire)
• Roasting S'mores over the Bonfire

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The menu will look a little something like this:
First Course:

• Watermelon, Arugula, and Feta Salad
• Tennessee Style Coleslaw
• Tri-Colored Potato Salad
• Grilled Chipotle-Lime Corn on the Cob

Main Course:

• Grilled Chicken with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce
• Sweet Italian Sausage with Sauteed Onions and Peppers
• Eggplant Fattoush

Dessert:

• S'Mores
• Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes
• Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

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All decor including drinks will be casual, but sporting the colors of the day:  Red, White, and Blue!  I can't wait to get out there to start the fun. How do y'all plan to spend your long weekend?

Happy Friday, Happy Long-weekend, and Happy 4th!

~ Julie