Parade Day

Lizzy and Ashlyn were participants in the parade this year. Had they not been, I'm not sure I would have attended. The parade is becoming a source of contention among fellow parade goers. Many of us wake up early in the morning to save "great spots" for the parade, only to find the late comers encroach upon our rightfully owned prime spots. They sit directly in front of the those of us who have toiled for our first-class seats. The late comers, spread out their blankets, and chairs, with not a worry about those around them. They place their belongings in the gutter or on the road itself, it really doesn't matter to them. Your "great" seat, becomes a "not-so-great" seat when people choose to use improper parade etiquette.

The blazing hot temperatures sometimes brings out the worst in people. People forget about brotherly love, good will to man kind, and just plain old kindness. People become grumpy, and the parade becomes, not-so-fun.

We endured the parade until Lizzy and Ashlyn passed, and then quickly packed up and moved onto the next event.

The fireworks are always a hit. The community puts on a dazzling display at Mueller Park Jr. High. This year, we elected to watch them from the Lallis' porch. It was much more serene than fighting the crowds. The company and fireworks were fabulous!

Cousin, Ella, had a slumber party so we wanted to show her a good time. Hopefully, she didn't notice all the "adults behaving badly" at the parade, and had a great time.