Red, White and Brookhaven

This was the first year that Ryan and I got to go to Brookhaven to watch the Addison Kaboom Town fireworks. We decided to stop off at Melting Pot first for a quick drink and some cheese fondue. It was pretty yummy! Then, we showed up to the club around 7:30pm and set out our blanket on the driving range grass. There were a few other families there, mostly enjoying the pool. Ryan and I also partook in the buffet complete with grilled sausage, ribs and turkey legs. It was pretty good as you can see.

Around 8:30pm, a lot of families started to arrive and set out their blankets too. There were probably around 200 people there. It was so cute to see all of the little kiddoes in their Fourth of July clothes. At 9pm, the club handed out glow sticks and necklaces to all of the kids. Most of them were well behaved with them and it was neat that they got to play with them. Then there were the few kids who couldn't help but throw them all around, even during the fireworks. Oh well. I need to stop being an old coot about it. They were having fun, afterall.  The fireworks lasted around 30 minutes.  They were spectacular. The best part of it all though, was that we had a huge space to ourselves on the driving range, and it was a breeze getting out of the parking lot. I always hated watching fireworks at a crowded location that then took 7 hours to get out of once the show ended. I can't wait to watch the Kaboom Town fireworks at Brookhaven again next year!

New Member Golf Outing

Yesterday Ryan and I played in the new member golf outing at Brookhaven. We played in a foursome with two other men, Blake and Adam.  They were both great golfers and about the same level of play as Ryan, so I know he had a great time. I had fun too, although I wasn't a great help to the team. We played the outing as a scramble, so I was happy just to have had two drives that were playable for the team. We ended up scoring somewhere in the middle of about 10-12 teams. We may not have come in first, but for me it felt great to not come in last.

After the round, we sat down to fresh grilled hamburgers and brats, homemade potato salad and cole slaw, chips, cookies and a keg of beer. It was a bit hard to find a shady spot, but we did find one and enjoyed a wonderful meal with Blake and Adam. 

All in all, a great day!

Nothing Much

Nothing much has been happing lately.  Simply a lot of work, a little golf and some relaxation time. Seeing as how today was Easter, Ryan and I celebrated with 9 holes of golf at Brookhaven's President's course followed by dinner at BJs.  It was excellent.  I played horribly overall, but had a few really great shots. I am slowly getting better at golf, I think, it just feels like the way I play is shifting right now.  I feel like I am starting to understand how to place the ball as opposed to simply praying that I actually hit it.  I think I have many years to come of playing many wonderful courses with my husband.

Happy Easter!

Ah, Brookhaven

What a wonderful day! Ryan and I played a gorgeous 9 holes of golf at Brookhaven Country Club.  After he royally kicked my butt, we headed to the 5Five Grill for drinks and appetizers.  Soon, my parents arrived to join us for dinner. It was fajita night so we all had all the queso, chips, rice, beans, enchiladas and fajitas we could eat. We also got $1.50 margaritas. Yum! I'm so blessed to be able to spend time with my family so often, especially at so many amazing local clubs.  I can't wait until next time!