Though I’d spent the week in Philly training for a new job and wasn’t able to leave there until right before rush hour began, I was still able to make it back in time to attend the DC Metro MINIs Meet and Greet at Kilroys in Arlington.

It was a steamy 96 degrees when I arrived, but the indoor (air-conditioned) seating was gone so our group was out on the back patio. And hey, at least it was shady and the decor was top-notch!

I don’t think Nick was showing Melissa the Instagram accounts we found later…

Nick and Melissa arrived first and did a great job of securing a big enough table. Rey and Ali, Hilary, as well as Carl and his lovely wife Faith, had arrived before me and were already enjoying some cold adult beverages. Corey and Brandy joined us.

Corey is so affectionate with Brandy. It’s adorable!

And finally Brian and Stephanie arrived.

Brian brought the birthday girl!

I wanted to try the shrimp and lucky for me it was seafood night! It was only $12 a pound and the waitress was really insistent that I get the special deal inside. Stephanie decided to have some as well.

Happy birthday, Stephanie! Thanks for letting the club celebrate with you!

We had a few more beers and then Ali decided to take a picture of the whole group.

Helping Ali help the club enjoy happy hour. And look at Brian’s head!

Eventually, Haemish escaped from work to join us. Then Ali, Hilary, Melissa and I found some new and interesting Instagram accounts to follow.

Oh look, it is lots and lots of pictures of hot men with puppies! Thank you Instagram, we love puppies!

Eventually we began to realize not only were we melting, we were surrounded by smokers. Ali bailed and before too long I realized I was starting to melt and decided to talk off as well. Only to find my Flower had made a new friend!

I don’t know who you are, but I totally and completely approve of your choice of vehicle!

Another fun event for the DC Metro MINIs. We have a few more planned in the next week and only 8 days remain until the #EpicMINIRally…