A little late, I know. I've been saving these for a rainy day. Or a snowy one. Or three rainy days in a row after three ridiculously snowy ones. But, more on that later. I have lived across the water from Seattle since I was 5 years old. Have I ever seen the fireworks from the space needle? No, I have not. This year, that changed. [cue dramatic soundtrack theme].

Let's start off with a few terribly attractive photos of friends, from the beginning of the evening. And now, for some artistic flair. Comfort. Non-comfort.

Please do forgive the pixelation (is it really just us?) in the darker photographs. Drew and I are in the middle of a small(large) spat with our photo hosting site.

We shall return triumphant!