Maria had an ambitious July 4th, hosting not one but three weekend gatherings. And she made it easy and fun. Family and friends on Saturday, then a big bash on Monday, ending with a Fireworks watch sitting on Mason Street, with hundreds of other residents. Home base is the renewed garden- (thanks Cai and Ria!)
A good weekend is one when you can have a several displays of Diet Coke and Mentos eruptions, by the master of carbonation and cratered mints, Dexter. Excellent job, son!
Traci flew in from Chicago to see herparents, brother Kevin and her grandpa- her Gung Gung.
Monday night we presented Molly's Lemon Shaker Pie- only problem of the 20 or so folks present, doesn't leave much pie.
ooops! unrelated photo. Hot Dog!
There was a lot of fun crazed kid energy Monday night. Here are some of the oldest (they would later run the hallways with Nerf blasters) .
The Diet Coke/Mentos effect does not involve loud noises; no need to be afraid. Later I asked Oliver if he wanted to hide under a plastic shield and you bet he said Yes!
Sometimes it's best just to get out of the way.
Dad, Sis, Kev, and Maria sharing a moment. It's been a long time since Dad sat in this garden, sat in the sun. I think he was considering time spent here with Mom, and his parents.
boy with soda shield (mostly worked)
It felt good to be. connected. community. with at least one Cupp.
Fini.
The yard looks great!!! Warm and inviting just like the Chews. love the bench
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