Independence Celebrated at Candlebark Castle

Hey Y'all,
We had the best time ever this July 4th!
Lots of friends and family!
Lots of food and fellowship!
Lots of fun and fireworks!
The party people gathered around 4pm out on the Castle courtyard (or veranda).

From left to right here is:(you can click on each picture for a bigger image)

Ennio Garcia (Rick's friend from work), Carmen, Rick, Reagan, RaeAnn, Roxi Mendez (Candice's mom), Candice, Dustin, Jason Rios, Joy (Jason's girlfriend from NYC), Ty(Brad's girlfriend), Brad Finch (Dustin's roommate), Mike Santos (Dustin's friend).

Well whenever people gather ya gotta eat! Sooo...
Dad's fires up the grill.
Then it was CHOW TIME!!!!!!

Reagan was curious about watermelon.
everyone grabbed the grub and dug in...
they were eating everywhere...
and like the sign over the fridge sez, "it's all good!"

After we stuffed ourselves, we drove (as in a caravan) downtown to the parking garage next to RaeAnn's work place and watch the fireworks over the St. Johns river.
It was AWESOME!
There was fireworks flying off of the Main Street bridge and from the top of buildings on both sides of the river. Wow and double WOW, WOW!
It was easily the BEST fireworks display I have ever seen in person.
We plan to do this again next year.
I hope your 4th was a great one.