Davis 4th of July Picnic
The Dowker family enjoyed another fantastic picnic at the Davis household today. This was our second year partaking in the food (no gluten for me) and festivities, which included a game of kickball, 4 on 4 basketball, a dip in the lake, and a game of Bocce. Tori was excited to meet and play with the Davis’ new kitten and Princess Leia, the first white Dachshund I’ve ever seen.
One highlight of the evening that will be talked about for many months to come is Keegan’s attempt to imitate Evel Knievel on his BMX bicycle while sporting a motorcross helmet.
The suspense leading up to the jump was intense; the laughter, uproarious. The jump structure seemed significantly incapable of supporting the force of the approaching jumper, not to mention that the jump path included a riding lawn mower not ten feet beyond the ramp. A few spectators, myself included, commented on the potential for such eventualities as impalement, a lawn mower lunch, and the possibility of an adult making an attempt at the jump if Keegan managed to avoid the aforementioned disasters. In Evel Knievel fashion, Keegan made several approaches to the ramp, ensuring he knew the exact speed required for a successful jump, and working up enough nerve to follow through with his goal.
With all the preparations made, and adults conveniently laying aside whatever parental caution they might otherwise possess, and a cheering gallery consisting of several admiring elementary-age girls all cheering Keegan’s name, the young hero was ready. The rest of the story is told by YouTube. Enjoy.
