Memorial Day Parade

Happy Memorial Day!

It's a little bit different with two children.  It takes a lot longer to get out the door or to do anything really.  Today it seemed the morning was going to go smoothly, I skipped taking a shower so we would make it to the Memorial Day parade in it.  Of course something had to give, and that was it.  Then right before we were going to leave Mary wanted to eat.  So I nursed her, and we rushed out the door to the Dexter Memorial Day parade.  We got there a few minutes before 10am and we had a plan with the help of my cousin, a saved parking spot right next to where we would be sitting.  Then the road was shut down and the cop wouldn't let us turn right to drive 10 yards and pull into our spot.  Darn!  So Jim dropped off Mary and I and we only had a short walk.  Jim and Emily on the other hand parked far away and Jim pulled Emily in her new wagon to the parade.  

Once I hopped out of the car at the parade I realized Mary had spit up on her outfit so I had to change her and the parade just wasn't as relaxing as I had hoped.  But it was a beautiful day, I had a nice chair to sit in thanks to my cousin Diane and Emily had a blast.  Claire was so nice at sharing all the candy and making sure Emily got more than her share.  Mary was wonderful and didn't make a peep even being awake for the entire parade.  

Emily & Mary in their wagon & Claire

Claire & Emily

Emily & Claire picking up candy

Mary sucking her thumb (looks like she takes after her big sister)

Mary with Aunt Joyce