Our 4th of July started on the 1st. Some neighbors organized the Potwin Place Porch and Patio Cocktail Taster Party. It's a progressive dinner without the dinner. We visited 6 porches and I sampled Infused Vodka, Martinis, Gin Cocktails, Sangria, Summer Brew, Margaritas, Long Beach Iced Tea and Limoncellos. Helen drank water. Even so, at the end of the night who was getting in the pool with her clothes on?
On Saturday the 2nd we played Bocce Ball ...
attended the neighborhood rock concert (courtesy of 4th and Inches) and enjoyed the evening outdoor movie.
Sunday the 3rd saw the revival of Potwin Plays Golf. In Tom Woltkamp's honor, all participants received some sort of "hardware." Here is a team proudly displaying their women's tennis medals ...
and another team wearing their baseball medals.
Hardware was everywhere. It was fun. People smiled.
Sunday night was Jonas' goodbye party. Also known as the "See You Later" party, Nancy stopped by for a hug ...
as did a whole bunch (maybe 35) of his friends.
For more about Jonas' adventures, see Jonas' Blog.
At the same time, the Potwin street dance was a block away. The band played as ice cream was served.
And, Annie and Kenton, who were traveling from New Hampshire to California, showed up for the 4th.
How cool is that?!
The 4th was a blur. First was the Potwin parade. It included Jake, Jonas, Elisabeth and Tommy.
It also included kids on bikes ...
Sheriff's Deputies on horses ...
and odd-ball vehicles.
Lunchtime inspired Helen's fruit plate creation ...
to contribute to Dan and Joni's pool and grillin' party ...
followed by an old fashion ice cream churning party in Westboro. Then home to prepare for our back yard Potwin pot luck dinner.
We got to see good friends
terrific neighbors
and visitors from around the world.
As evening fell, Jonas and his buddies headed to the Spirit of Kansas Fireworks at Lake Shawnee ...
and then home for some late night explosions of their own on 3rd Street. 
My 7 AM Tuesday morning firm meeting came very early.
Happy 4th to all.
1 comment:
Absolutely wonderful! What a delightful tradition...the photos helped me feel like I was right there! Thanks for sharing.
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