Our Little Corner: 4th of July Parade

Monday, July 16, 2007

4th of July Parade

Every year but one that we have lived in this area we have gone to the 4th of July Parade. It is a BIG parade and we love it. The one year we didn't go was b/c I was 6 days overdue with E-boy and it was an extremely hot day.
Our tradition is that Daddy gets up very early in the morning, goes down to the parade route and sets up our chairs and blankets. This reserves us a spot to watch the parade. This year Sweet Pea & Bugs went with him. He then picks up a box of Munchkins and we eat them while watching the parade. Nice!
This year the weather was perfect - not too hot, not too cold. And the rain held off until the parade was over. Very courteous, I'd say. It was such fun watching all the children but especially E-boy & Bugs. They were completely into it all. Bugs would get SO excited! It was contagious!

The traditional box of munchkins.

My love & I.

Marching!

Hooray!

Watching & Listening to the Uncle Sam Chorus

Our Little American Boy

Giant Spaceman!!!!!!!!!

Our Friend Roy

Yes, he IS a Navy man!

I get such a kick out of this duck on T.V. that I HAD to take a pic of his float.

Do you see him?

Polish Band

Took this one especially for hubby.

Bugs clapping & cheering.

He clapped & waved to almost everyone in the parade.

E-boy & Daddy. My big hams.

Sweet Pea & Daddy

This is Bugs "excited face". It was funny to watch! He'd suck in a big breath and make this funny face. He couldn't believe he was getting to see so many motorcycles, cars, firetrucks, etc. all at once! Little Boy Heaven!

This man can BOOGIE!

This is our friend Dennis. His wife was marching with him but wouldn't stand by him while he was dancing for us. LOL!

Grannie & Uncle Tim watching with the boys.

Awwww.....Boo & her Daddy.

COOL!

Look everybody! Lookie! Lookie!

Our Local Hero

I kept saying to everyone, "She's in our portfolio!" Lol!

De Gang

CURIOUS GEORGE!

This was definitely one of our favorites.

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SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.