Fire @ the Phillips

Friday evening after work found me visiting with Nate & Wendy Phillips at their home. The Saturday before while visiting with Kim, Nate mentioned it would be nice to have a bonfire at his house since he did not have many get togethers this summer. I said Friday sounds good and an event was created. However, I did have to organize it and it was to be a small gathering of friends.
Well, Friday came and I became a bit concerned when we had a massive downpour in Alden. I was wondering if Nate covered the wood. If not we would have a smokey fire. I need not have worried, the storm missed their area.
My sister, Cassandra and I arrived a few minutes before 7pm. Cassandra had made garlic biscuits and a good chew cookie. After 7 others began to arrive. Nate had the fire started by about 7:30 and we all made our way out to the bonfire area of the yard. Everyone brought either dessert, appetizer or chips. We had our fill of good food. Karin even brought ice cream sandwiches.
While sitting around the camp fire we just talked about current events in each of our lives. I may have fallen asleep for a little while. The day had been a long one. It was nice to be able to be comfortable with friends.
Around 11pm Mark Weber arrived after spending the day at the fair with his parents. He said he saw the entries my family had entered in the fair. He was excited for my sister, Amy. I was glad that he was impressed. (Mark I hope you are jumping for joy- you are mentioned a 2nd time in my blog)
At midnight Cassandra and I left. I was ready to fall asleep again. I was glad for the evening. Like I said before it was nice to hang with "old" friends and catch up on each others lives.
Until next time!
Blessings to you~~~