4th of July Surprise Party (...in England on June 28)!!

What I was told would be 'a quiet dinner in the garden to catch up on your recent travels' turned into the best (and only) SURPRISE 4th of July party that I've ever been to...and yes it was in England, hosted by the English and on 28 June!!

Little did I know that Kate and other friends from work were hard at work printing American and State flags, preparing party hats, red, white and blue streamers, planning outfits, and a menu for the big 4th of July bash. They all managed to keep their efforts on the down-low and Brian, Andrea and I (the surprisees) didn't suspect a thing. We spent the evening eating good old traditional American dishes such as delicious key lime pie, burgers, chips & dip, potatoes, etc. etc. We amused ourselves with talk of politics, assimilating into England, and of course the likelihood of England 'taking us back' (America, that is)! and clearly enjoying way too much wine! It was an excellent evening and such a fun surprise. I'm convinced that the it will be my most memorable 4th of July celebration for years to come.