Independence Day meant more to us this year than ever before, now that we've realized the American Dream of homeownership. We joined the neighbors and proudly mounted a flag to the front of the house. Woodside Plaza is a very patriotic neighborhood, with more than half the homes flying flags on the various holidays. Our street almost looked like it was on a parade route with all the stars and stripes fluttering in the breeze--real Norman Rockwell stuff!
Naoki also marked the occasion by introducing his son to the Great American Past-time. They dressed up in their matching Milwaukee Brewers tees and discussed baseball, beer, and sausages. It's a guy thing.
We rounded out the weekend with back to back to back grill-outs. Tadashi and our former roommies came over for some Sixteen Spice Chicken with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Sauce, corn, asparagus and key lime pie. Tad made Comme Ca burgers. Dai & Emily brought homemade guacamole and salsa, as well as their new puppy Seal. He's cute! Then off to the Chancellors for a huge family-friendly barbecue, complete with bouncy castle and kiddie fireworks. Chaotic good times! And finally, we invited ourselves over to Ryan and Navisha's new condo for an all-Betty Crocker cookout. Classically delicious. And their home is really fabulous. Congratulations, you two!
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