Give 'er By The River
August 2-3, 2013
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Happy Little Farm
(aka Shelley and Casey Schoenberger's house)
Shelley's house has got it all. A creek, a barn, a farmhouse, a big pasture, a large garden, a cool bridge and a tree swing. Shelley grew up in this house, so she has fond childhood memories to make again with her own kids.
They know how to party, and even get the port-a-potties for the party people.
Skagit Spit. Cherry spitting contest.
Official game and rules and scorekeepers.
This little one flirted will all the older guys and danced around to the music. Just off in her own little world, making friends as she moves along.
We use all glass dishes, metal utensils and fabric napkins.
Very little waste here.
The crowds continued to make their way to the party.
Apparently, they counted 164 cars that evening... quite the turn out.
The little girls checking out their faces in the hub caps.
Hello Cali.
Quite the system. Has advanced to a full on washing station this year.
Lots of GOOD food. Lots of dishes. Lots of help.
Strangely (yep, that is his name) playing on his accordion as the aerialist circus performs.
One of the two aerialists. He was rrrippped!
So much good food: Smoked salmon (a crowd favorite), clams, muscles, fruit tarts, quiches, beans, salads and combinations that are out of the world and some delicious breads.
Seriously, this potluck is A M A Z I N G!!!
Nu Klezmer Army and some Circus Guild-age. Look at the sword swallowing...all the way down here.
I cringe at sword swallowing.
My dancing queen wanted to wear her swimsuit and
dance ALL night. At one point after we had put the girls
to bed, Ben went to check on them and Maria is bawling outside
the tent bc she wants her daddy and she doesn't want to miss
the next band. That's my girls!
Shelly and Willoughby
Candles lit on the bridge.
Morning time after late night party.
We crashed around 11, but the music and slip-n-slide were still going strong.
Malan and I went for a morning run along the dike and checked out
some llama farms. So beautiful and peaceful...up before most, and out to
take in some of the crisp morning.
Lots of running back and forth on the 'driveway' road that leads to their house.
Good morning.
More flowers and food to greet us.
Clean up continues from the night.
Shelley hard at work making buckwheat pancakes, with a
SMILE as always.
Love this girl.
More happy kids and adults on the swing.
Thanks for the fabulous party.
Ben will have his bday at your house any year.
See you next year!
Ben will have his bday at your house any year.
See you next year!
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