The First Fire

Impromptu get togethers are always the best kind. This afternoon we had an egg coloring get together, which turned into a "who brought wine" get together, which led to a"I have a bunch of food" get together, which led to a lot of fun.  As the evening progressed, and the egg colorers tired out, us adults got to actually hang out.   I couldn't remember the last time we hung out with friends that didn't include kids.

Since the night was as warm as it had been since last October, Nick started a fire in the fire pit, and after the kids were happily distracted with a movie, the rest of the parents followed.  Slowly, our kids fell asleep, and we got to continue hanging around the fire.  This never happens, and we took full advantage.  We told stories, drank wine, and carried on until the fire was gone and we could no longer hold back the yawns.  Spring has been teasing us, and summer is just around the corner.  None of us can wait, and tonight we got a pretty great preview of what is to come.  We all had huddled close to the fire, ignoring the cold that crept upon us, and stayed out due to sheer will.  Although we will have plenty more to come, it is always the first fire that is the most beautiful.