Tony's birthday is the official end of summer for us. I usually throw a bash for him and we invite the usual suspects to help close out the summer and celebrate another year. It was great that the driveway was finished off and we were able to accommodate all the cars. We had gorgeous weather and to top it all off, we all had a great time. I spent the past few days preparing for this event. Shopping, cooking and cleaning up the place. People arrived, two gas grills were going full speed, as well as a charcoal grill going for the lamb kebobs. Since Tony and Anthony (Matthew's Godfather) share the same birthday, I felt it was appropriate to celebrate his birthday at the same time. So, in the usual style, we had not one, not two, but three cakes. We never know when to stop and we seem to do things in excess. I always believe in having too much than too little. We can't help it.
After all the food, the coffee and the cake, Tony broke out his stash of cigars and shared it with all his friends. The men stayed outside to enjoy their cigars with either Port or Jack Daniels while the women, went inside to clean up. But that didn't stop us from doing our own shots. We did Bek Sei Ju shots. Korean ginseng wine. Who said they can have all the fun?
The kids were busy outside with their little bonfire and dancing around it. It was a shame that I didn't have any marshmallows. They could have been making smores outside. As the day came to a close, the men came in to end the night with a few rounds of Blackjack at the kitchen table. Anthony was the dealer and everybody was gathered around the table. Not too sure if teaching Matthew how to play Blackjack is such a great idea. Then again, he's shot a BB gun, drove an ATV this month. Why not let him have a chance to play Blackjack? I draw the line when he starts to learn to chew and spit out tobacco.
Tony's birthday is the official end of summer for us. I usually throw a bash for him and we invite the usual suspects to help close out the summer and celebrate another year. It was great that the driveway was finished off and we were able to accommodate all the cars. We had gorgeous weather and to top it all off, we all had a great time. I spent the past few days preparing for this event. Shopping, cooking and cleaning up the place. People arrived, two gas grills were going full speed, as well as a charcoal grill going for the lamb kebobs. Since Tony and Anthony (Matthew's Godfather) share the same birthday, I felt it was appropriate to celebrate his birthday at the same time. So, in the usual style, we had not one, not two, but three cakes. We never know when to stop and we seem to do things in excess. I always believe in having too much than too little. We can't help it.
After all the food, the coffee and the cake, Tony broke out his stash of cigars and shared it with all his friends. The men stayed outside to enjoy their cigars with either Port or Jack Daniels while the women, went inside to clean up. But that didn't stop us from doing our own shots. We did Bek Sei Ju shots. Korean ginseng wine. Who said they can have all the fun? 
The kids were busy outside with their little bonfire and dancing around it. It was a shame that I didn't have any marshmallows. They could have been making smores outside. As the day came to a close, the men came in to end the night with a few rounds of Blackjack at the kitchen table. Anthony was the dealer and everybody was gathered around the table. Not too sure if teaching Matthew how to play Blackjack is such a great idea. Then again, he's shot a BB gun, drove an ATV this month. Why not let him have a chance to play Blackjack? I draw the line when he starts to learn to chew and spit out tobacco.
