Friends of ours live in a small farming town not far from our house and they invited us over for dinner and then to participate in Saturday Night Out in Germantown.  Now, before we go much further, lets think about that.  Someone, in their right mind, invited us over for dinner.  To make matters worse, they asked a second family to come over also.  We do damage to a family’s grocery budget, so we do not take it lightly when friends make dinner for us.  It is a true blessing that our close friends are brave enough to do things like this.

Dinner was great and we went over to the small town festivities once the meal had settled.  Small Town America is so enjoyable.  It takes you back to a simpler time.  But when our three families roll in, it looks more like an invasion!

Some of the girls actually ASKED if I could take their picture!  I certainly could not say no to that!

There was a local band playing in the middle of the street …

… and if there is going to be a band, there certainly should be dancing!

One of the main draws at this event was the car show.  Max loves cars and we try to take opportunities for the family to enjoy his passion.

The girls said it seemed a lot like China!

Riley was still uncooperative in the picture taking area, first choosing to not show her face:

And then choosing to be a little bit crazy!

There were opportunities to race cars,

to draw and create,

and time to spend with friends.

There was plenty to eat!

And other ways to loose your money.

But in all, it was just nice to enjoy a night out in a really beautiful town!

As the night wore on, it was an opportunity just to sit and talk.

And try and stay warm on a chilly JULY night!

And exit as gracefully as you entered.

Cameron