Holding the World in a Paper Cup

Chuck and Paul had this idea.

They were going to be in the Mathews Christmas Parade.

And they were going to do it while riding their lawnmowers.

And their lawnmowers were going to look like giant Christmas presents.

And they were going to involve as many members of their family as possible.

Chuck said it wouldn't cost ANY money.
Then he went out and bought wood.
And then he asked me to got out and shop for some sort of plastic to wrap it with.
Then he said he'd need some bungee cords.

I still love 'em though.

I even kiss him occasionally.
We're sweet.

Jabber, jabber, jabber

This is how he got in.
I loved that part especially.

But this, this, GIANT box...with that one head sticking out like that...oh my gosh.
That was funny stuff.

And when he got to moving, in that GIANT box, with that one head sticking out....
hilarious.

Paul's box was a more practical size.
He didn't have to worry so much with mowing over any youngsters on the sidewalks.
Still very, clown in a circus, hilarious, to watch.

Charley and Macee were cast as Snow Princesses and set up in a very well built stage in the back of the truck. Their Dads' stapled red tablecloths to it so that they’d look like they were in Santa’s sack full of presents.