Twice a year, New Year’s Eve and July 4th, we have a big bash at our Miami condo. That doesn’t mean we don’t entertain during the year, but not the size of tonight.

We are expecting around 75 people, but that number can swing either way depending on the weather. Everyone loves us on a clear night when they can see the fireworks.

Unlike parties of yesteryear, most friends come equipped with digital cameras. While it’s fun to try to capture the fireworks, it’s not necessarily an easy task. The trick is to press down and hold, only releasing at the instant you want to take the shot.

It’s now 5:51pm on my iPhone. As soon as guests start showing up, at 8pm or before, I will start snapping photos to post here. I just wanted to scratch this out first.