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What a weekend. It seemed to start on Thursday, actually ... Allen had trap league and we decided that we'd all go along. It would be Maria's first time out there. We were getting ready and realized that one of our children had pressed the lock button on the van. And the keys were inside. And we have no spare key. GREAT. However, Allen and I devised a plan and broke into our van (not literally broke!) and we were off - whew! Friday - "Family Days" in our small town begins. Lots of garage sales, food and ice cream all around town, benefit fundraisers ... we did it all. I went to the library's book sale and came home with about 50 books for $5.00. Not bad! Although, I did have 4 books in my box that I was really excited about - and when I came home, I realized that someone had rummaged through my box (with my big knitting bag on top) and picked them out of there! The nerve! But I my annoyance turned to excitement when I purchased a bookshelf for $1 at the library's thrift sale! So now I have a place to store all the books - which is exactly what I asked of the Lord this morning. "Lord, help me find some good books and a shelf to put them in!". I guess I should have asked for divine protection around my books, too?! Nevermind, it's not the end of the world (at least that is what I am telling myself!). Saturday - "Famliy Days" continues. This day brought us free root-beer floats from the store, strawberry shortcake at the train depot museum, mini-donuts from the park ... and ... the pork roast fundraiser for the fire department. Big deal around this family - as Allen is on the fire department and he spends nearly the entire day there. We left him as the dinner was starting and walked, walked, walked ... ate ... walked ... and then my parents and brother rode bike from their house (an 11 mile journey!). They had biked into a rainstorm and were pretty wet and dirty so we hung around here as we washed/dryed their clothes. Then it was off to the pork roast fundraiser. GOOD food, and yes, I know, I used to swear I'd never eat pork again. But it's for a good cause! We had a good time - my brother Kevin won over $100 in free golf in a raffle - that was pretty neat (as he's really into golfing right now). Sunday - Allen played music in the nearby town's park with his family for a church service and then we left right after to head back to town for a chicken dinner in the park, put on by the chamber of commerce. After that, Allen and the "big 3" (as I call Aaron, Alayna and Serena) went to the fire hall to get ready for the PARADE! Aaron has ridden in a fire truck for the town parade ever since he was a toddler. Last few years it was Aaron and Alayna, and this was Serena's first year to ride , too! What pride - my "big 3" riding in a fire truck with Daddy driving! Here we are, waiting for them. Maria seemed to enjoy some of the parade!
Not bad, for her first parade!
And here they come - my adorable children in their matching shirts from Aimee! I mention the shirts only because they were a lifesaver this weekend! When your 3 children are at the park with 100 other children, it helps to be able to pick them out of the crowd!
Isn't that great! I love how they have matching stickers from Sheila Harsdorf (for State Senate)! Apparently they are going to vote in November? Serena was waving hers at me, saying, "LOOK, Mama! A sticker!" Anyway - they were waving wildly at me, throwing candy at me, it was a blast! Whew. Anyway, after the parade was the petting zoo. Baby bunnies are SO ADORABLE! There were more animals - baby hedgehogs, racoons, sheep, goats, kittens, ducks ... but the bunnies stole the show. SO CUTE.
Look at the bunny's face! ROFL! I felt sorry for them - all those children holding them. But ... I had to take pics before I made the children put them down!
And a group shot ... bunny siblings and human siblings!
Whew again. After this we walked around, went home, walked BACK to the park, walked around again ... came home and fell asleep. Thank goodness that Family Days only comes around once a year! |
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