By: Kyle Arnold
Blake Williams working on some homework for his copy editing class. Even though he graduated in May, there is still work left for Williams.
Blake's work for the week. Williams has a lot on his plate with his school work and being an intern at Grice Connect.
Blake hosing down a cooler in preparation for the day ahead. "I didn't think we were going to have a cooler tonight, but thankfully a buddy of mine lended one to me for the night."
Blake wiping down the cooler to clean it. "This wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so hot."
Blake making sure the cooler is clean. He plans to host some of his friends later while grilling for Independence Day.
Blake on the phone with his friends to figure the situation with drinks. Williams' preference to drink is beer.
Blake walking out of Blue Mile with his drinks. He decided on Jack Daniels for today.
Blake getting his cooler filled by an employee at Blue Mile. Blue Mile will fill your cooler with ice as long as you purchase a drink.
Blake on the phone with his friends to figure out how many pounds of beef he should get to feed everyone. He also purchased hot dogs to go with his burgers on the grill.
Blake holding up 10 pounds of ground beef. Williams believes that when grilling, havingn burgers ni an absolute must.
Blake pushing the buggy through the aisle. Even though the cereal has nothing to with the cookout, he seen it on the shelf and bought it on impulse.
Blake putting up the plates and the rest of his supplies. Now that his preparations are finished, he just needs to get a grill going.
Blake visiting his friend, John Drew. They've been friends for over 10 years.
Blake looking out in the distance while standing in the bed of his truck. He came to Drew's house to borrow his grill for today.
Blake and John loading the grill so they can take it back to Blake's house. Drew's grill is a wood pellet grill.
Blake kicking a ball around with some friends to kill some time. Blake is trying to round up some friends to have a kickball game before summer is over.
Blake calling up his friends and telling them to come over. Blake had seven of his friends over to enjoy each others company.
Blake taking a sip from his drink while he calls more of his friends. "On a day like this, all I need is a cold drink to make it better."
Blake hanging out with his friend Mateo Sanchez. They have also been friends for over 10 years.
Blake making sure that everything is fine with the grill. Williams went on to have a successful Independence Day cookout.
