The 4th of July

We headed down to Indianapolis for the annual family get together and bocce tournament on the 4th of July.

My sister, Jenny, asked that I bring my Texas Sheet Cake. I was happy to oblige.

She had little holiday hats for Curt's kids. Aunt Lisa helped Lucas show his off.

Mila and her hat.

And Ian with his. (Meanwhile, Boompa and Aunt Jenny are nibbling.)

Curt's family picnicked out on the front porch. 

Yes, that's my brother. I am related to him.

Waiting outside for the bocce tournament to begin.

Craig and me - bocce rivals, but we still love each other.

The coveted bocce trophy and the winners' ribbons.

Curt and Ian were pitted against each other in the first round. Curt tried to lose, but Ian kept losing worse and so Curt moved on in the tournament.

Jenny also had bubbles for the kids. Looks like the adults absconded with them for a while!

A couple of times Curt had to measure to see who had won a round.

Lisa gets ready to throw while Steve and Curt watch.

Vanessa was our first repeat winner - she won the very first tournament in 2013.

Steve, last year's winner, photobombed the awards ceremony. Notice him wearing his ribbon from last year?

First place was Vanessa, Ellen Harrington was second, Lisa third, and Jenny fourth.

I'd hoped to make the winners' stand again this year (I was fourth last year), but it was not to be. Time to to begin practicing for 2020!