4th of July week was spent in Deep Creek Maryland and Pittsburgh with cousins, brothers and step brothers, sisters and brothers in law, moms, dads, grandparents and dogs. 4 years ago, no kids. this year 7. 17 in one house. as always it was a blast. Dad and Will left Seattle on time but Mom and Max were sick and had to stay in Seattle a few days--arriving Tuesday. Within minutes of reaquainting Will and cousin Stella were riding the terrible tractor, throwing rocks in the creek and holding hands. Will was a brave boy and rode behind the boat on the intertube; Dad still has it on the slalom; Max had his first boatride and beer; Grandad had the Eye of the Tiger--but it didn't help; we met cousin Sam for the first time; Grandad got hugs; beanbag was played outdoors and in; Grandpa and Grandma visited for a day; great campfires ("Grandad burned his hands, man!"); Will and Stella ate lots of marshmallows; great food, great beer, lots of babies crying, lots of love, lots of memories.