Paaaartay!

This is why you should come to my picnic this Saturday:

Chai Tea Cookies
Mint Brownies
Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate dipped French Meringues (on the third try)
Sandwich Cookies
Meatball sandwiches
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Southwest Shrimp
Rum (Dad's "special" rum)
Homemade Beer and Wine
Mojitos
Pasta Salad
Slow Cooker Mac 'n Cheese
Chickpea Salad

and FIREWORKS!

Oh, and stick around for the poetry reading at Lili Cafe on Sunday.  This is gonna be a busy weekend!