The Fourth of July had transformed Julian and Renzō Cardar's backyard into the heart of the neighborhood. Red, white, and blue streamers danced lazily in the warm San Diego breeze while paper lanterns swayed beneath the patio cover. The smell of grilled burgers, teriyaki chicken skewers, roasted corn, and smoky barbecue drifted through the air, mixing with sunscreen and chlorine. Children darted across the yard with water guns, adults chatted beneath oversized umbrellas with cold drinks in hand, and laughter carried easily over the splashes from the pool. It was exactly the sort of celebration Juliette adored; full of family, friends, good food, and a day dedicated to simply enjoying one another's company.