Did you know I have a patio?

Well, I do. Kinda. It's on the side of my building. I've never used it before this weekend. I was walking out of my garage, saw some tables and chairs on the cobblestone and thought, Why on earth have I never sat out here? It's practically the most perfect spot for a barbecue. I called Crystal and Patrick, and they said, Why yes, it is perfectly lovely. They joined me and my barbecue plot - briquettes, brats and beers in tow.

 

I'm not sure if Patrick is stretching or flexing for the BBQ here.

 

Also, the weather was absolutely ideal on this Sunday evening. It was fun to sit and look at the crazy leaves that have been waiting forever to come out. Just look at them. They barely know that spring's been here for almost two months.

 

These things sizzled to the max.

 

Crystal, posing with our centerpiece. Lynn, our cottage neighbor, placed it on the table as some sort of peace offering after telling us our music was too loud. She also suggested that we all die before we get old.