Day 237 – Island Buggies

Today was one of the best days of the summer. It was our friends, Steve and Kathy (pretty much the best couple I have EVER known) it was their 22^nd wedding anniversary today and they wanted to spend it with us here on the island. They brought another wonderful couple Greg and Tami with them (Vinny, Steve, Gregg and Kathy have been friends for literally 30 years). We all hung out on this beautiful, sunny 70 something degree day. They were so happy to see Micah and Elijah again and as always we were so happy to spend time with them!

So the 8 of us went out and rented the island buggies that are so popular all summer long here in Newport. We scootered around the island, up around the mansions, down the main drag and all around Ocean Drive and beyond. We were beeping our horns, racing, playing around and having a true blue blast. Afterwards we walked around and ended up at The Red Parrot for a wonderful dinner. The girls and I wandered around for a little shopping and I showed them some really cool spots just by my house, including the pier just as some paddle boarders were rowing away amongst the boats making for an awesome picture opp.

We stopped in for some Gelato and the guys had stopped in for Elephant Ears. We all ended up back at the house for drinks, conversation and as Kathy and I were on the deck talking away, a random fireworks show started. I was so happy to have a day of fun in the sun with the kids and such great friends. Happy Saturday and Cheers!!! # HGAL