it's the local city parade.
oh what a beautiful, perfect day for a parade (we once biked down to the parade and got poured on). this time i was so glad i had to break out the hats and the sunblock.after randy got home from cayden's 1st scout camp out, he met us over at the parade just in time to see the only float in the parade. this. woo-hoo!
our town's little local parade is mostly a conglomeration of local businesses promoting themselves including what seems like every little league, church group, scout, and football/cheer team, peppered with the current years political candidates, lots of tractors (i know, we are kinda a small town, but not that small), local school bands, and the hydro racing boats.
visually nothing too exciting to see. but this is truly a local people parade. a parade where the kids see their friends passing by, can call out his/her name, be heard and have them come over and give them a hug or wave hello. a parade where you can
still come late and find a front row spot.
the big draw is the candy. it can't be thrown. but it can be passed out. so my kids hold out their little bags waiting for them to be filled with smarties, lots of suckers, jawbreakers, and every once in a while some chocolate or caramel. they often don't even like what they get,
it is the getting it that is fun.
bob and boys, our next door neighbor. go thrive (the local workout gym)!
i kept nudging kenzie to stay in the shade.
the kids with their friends encouraging a toss of penny candy.
