“Matt and Mandy,” Friend, July 2009, 19 Matt and Mandy Illustrations by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki The best thing about family picnics is watermelon! No, it’s Mom’s famous fried chicken! Actually, it’s Mom’s even-more-famous potato salad! I’m afraid you’re all wrong. Think about it a moment, and you’ll see why. Now, shall we all say it together? The very best thing about family picnics is … Family!