We got into the holiday spirit with a Fourth-of-July-on-the-First-Party at George and Tami's home in Streamwood. They invited family and friends to an open house and outdoor get-together. The weather, again despite an ominous forecast, turned out to be perfect. George had trimmed the backyard to provide a badminton court and an inventive croquet course. Tami had decorated inside and out with bouquets, streamers, and table covers with a Fourth theme in red, white and blue. It was also an occasion to celebrate their recent marriage. Later in the evening, when the police came by seeking out the nearby firecracker offenders, we truthfully proclaimed our innocence!

Backyard Antics
Sharon watches over Joslyn and Chandler while a point is celebrated in a singles
        badminton match. Yes, of course, that's George Sr's chair on the left.
 
 
 

       The Food Was Tasty, Plentiful 
                                                   Scott  Foster, George Jr., Kathy & Jeff Painter, and Mary Stassi partake
                                                                          of fried chicken, Italian beef sandwiches, and the numerous side dishes.
 
 
 

A Scrumptious Cake
 
 

Children's Games Were Played
George and Tami had thought of the little ones too, providing chalk for driveway
drawing and coloring books and crayons. Getting into the color-by-number activity
are Debbie Bush, Mary Stassi, and Sharon Butt. The headless George Sr., nevertheless,
enjoys one more piece of chicken. Meanwhile Dave Butt, Scott Foster, and Tami chuckle
over the newly completed craft project.