eating our way through the 4th

For the last few years we have spent the 4th at Celeste and D's Lake House on DeSoto Lake. I'm guessing 5 years. The weekend is typically full of family, visiting, playing on the lake, fireworks, sitting on the front porch, vegging out, and eating. This year was no different. It was good to visit with everyone. Beege, Libba, and JC were there, and we were even able to talk to Josh in Japan. Everyone pitches in and brings food and drink.

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{Celeste cooking on Bella}

There is always BIG, yummy breakfasts at the Lake. The cornerstone of which are D's awesome biscuits. There was also homegrown tomatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese grits, fruit, homemade salsa. One morning we had quiche with the biscuits and another morning we had omelets with the biscuits. Eggs with salsa = YUMMY!

For our 4th of July meal, we went all traditional. We had BBQ ribs, slaw, baked beans, stuffed eggs, grilled squash, and tomatoes. Finished off later that evening with homemade ice cream.

For our 5th of July meal, we went traditional Japanese. There was gyoza, edamame, and sushi. Lots and lots of sushi! Celeste out did herself.

{Celeste starting to roll}

{it quickly became a group activity}

{hmm,what do I want, this time?}