Sunday, July 5, 2009

Independence (from hunger) Day

Happy 4th of July! Bri went all out to make this 96 cupcake American flag. Just Bri being Bri. Ginny helped by placing all the candy on the red cupcakes (except the hearts). We went to Ben's Brother's house in unincorporated King County for some barbecue and explosives. Yeah, we had mortars. Here's a sampling of some of the ten cousins present (a relatively small number for a Wilson get together).
We partook of steak; potato, pasta, and jello salad; corn on the cob; etc. followed up by some mean desserts, including Grammy's apple strudel straight from the "old country," but shaped in an American flag. America was honored.
After things got dark we busted out the fireworks. It was a little strange to hear parents encouraging their kids to play with fire ("Come on, fire is cool!"). We had sparklers, fountains, strobes, and some of the big guns. It was a lot of fun.

7 comments:

Shaela said...

sounds like a grand 'ol American celebration. ANd Bri, that cupcake flag is amazing!!

~Aimee~ said...

I love the cupcakes! Awesome job, you rock star you! ;-)

Gramma Cyddie said...

that's my bri!!!!

Jessica said...

I love the picture of Ben and Vi--so sweet. Wow, Ginny was brave enough to do a sparkler?!?! NICE CUPCAKES!!!

robin marie said...

that cupcake flag is awesome bri!

kilaMOMjaro said...

Love the cupcakes! And Ginnys jellie shoes. =]

<3

Laura said...

that cupcake flag is awesome! i wish i had mad baking skills like you. =)