bbq, cards, and summer

One of Mark's coworkers invited us over for a barbecue last night. I was a little bit nervous because I'd never met any of Mark's "Navy" friends...but I ended up having such a good time! Carl and his wife Amanda are cute newlyweds, and they kept us talking and laughing all night. Amanda made what looked to be some delicious stuffed mushrooms (I don't like mushrooms) and some yummy bruschetta, Carl barbecued some fabulous ribs and tri tip, and we had a few sides to go along. Mark and I learned a new card game ("Hand and Foot") while we were there, and we were winning after the second round...but then our teachers came back and pretty much kicked our butts in the third round. We should have quit while we were ahead! But it was fun...I'd love to spend more time learning that game and hanging out with the newlyweds.

So anyway...that was just last night. My summer has been good. I'm teaching summer school and keeping very busy with that. I haven't had a day off since June 11th, and I won't have another day off until next Friday! It's good for me to stay busy though...otherwise I would go crazy sitting around all day. I think that's why I teach summer school. Plus, I just plain love teaching.