It is officially no longer warm here - weather forecasters predicted the first frost last night, but it turned out to be a beautiful day and at our sunshine-drenched roadside perch we were toasty warm (in our layers of clothing!)
Back in the day Matt marched in the Potato Bowl parade with his high school marching band. The marching bands with all their drums and baton twirlers and flag girls were super fun to watch.
But the best part (at least in the kids' minds) was the candy. It seemed every other float or car or tractor or election campaign representatives or what-have-you had some volunteers walking alongside and tossing candy to the crowds.
I really think we could do a parade one Saturday a month.... it was just a great way to spend a morning. There were gymnasts, roller bladers, dancers, horses, motorcycles, balloons, athletes, mascots... and one very happy family of five-soon-to-be-six!
4 comments:
I can't believe how many layers you all were wearing...it was in the 90's here last week (though the weekend was cooler and I finally got to wear jeans). Hope to talk soon!
What fun! We're looking forward to going to the Christmas parade with you here! Love to all!!
This reminded me of the last time we were in the States for the summer and took our kids to the Rochesterfest parade. They thought we were crazy when we said, "Ok, kids, stand out in the street where there are moving vehicles, wave to get the attention of strangers, then take candy from them." Everything we have taught them is wrong, rolled up together. :)
How fun! One of my favorite memories of growing up in GF. Love your family photos on the sidebar!
Post a Comment