I’m not sure how long ago it started, but it seems like forever ago that Kyle and Owen got it into their heads that they wanted to have a lemonade stand. I think that probably just about every kid who catches wind of the idea of the Classic Americana Childhood Lemonade Stand at some point dreams of having their very own. And the bambinos are no exception. They wanted a lemonade stand, and they wanted it badly. Kyle especially.
The problem was, our ‘old house’ (we’re trying to get used to calling it that, but that is what it is so we’re calling it that) was not located in a place conducive to lemonade-stand-ing. Our house sat on a dead-end cul-de-sac road with almost zero traffic in a very quiet neighborhood. Lovely for pushing baby twins in double-wide strollers, and teaching kids to ride bikes… but not even close to ideal for putting up a lemonade stand.
So, once we knew that we were moving to campus, a major excitement became the chance to have a real true lemonade stand that might actually get some traffic. This lemonade stand was the topic of many conversations in the weeks and months leading up to our move. How much money should we charge? How many people do you think will come? How much money do you think we’ll make? It was all very exciting.
Saturday was the day. It was “Move In” day for upperclassmen at Lehigh. There was a lot of traffic in Sayre Village, where we live, and where students had to check-in for on-campus housing. Lots of families moving their kids in, students picking up keys to their dorm rooms, and many Gryphons (Lehigh student Resident Assistants) taking turns working shifts.
Their sign read: “Gryphons are free” and “If you have no money a Lehigh beat Duke shirt = free.”
They ran their lemonade stand from approximately 11:00-2:00. They gave away at least half the lemonade for free (turns out they are real suckers for anyone declaring, “Sorry! I have no cash on me!” and/or anyone seeming remotely friendly). They got a few hefty tips. They made $41. They loved having a lemonade stand (especially Kyle). They made quite a splash on campus.
Love it!!! How fun for the kids and the Lehighh community!
Oh WOW!! You guys moved in! How totally exciting and amazing, I can’t wait to see a tour of your new home
Awesome! Lemonade stands are so fun! Many congrats on your move and this fun new chapter.
Thought you and the kids would get a kick out of this — a 6 y/o boy from our church raised over $2,000 for Water for Haiti this summer with his lemonade stand!
https://www.facebook.com/events/374893645905485/
That is one fabulous looking lemonade stand! Sounds like the J-Ms are becoming well known on campus! No doubt a big adjustment but hopefully all in all it is going smoothly. Hope everyone enjoys the start of the school year!
WOW!!! $41 from a lemonade stand? that’s awesome!!! I wonder if I still have my “Cash Box” from when I was a kid.
Fabulous! What fun, I love those photos! So great that this move means a childhood dream came true! May many more of your families dreams, hopes and wishes come true!
– Kate