The rains stopped just long enough for the Homecoming Parade this afternoon. That's Landen with the big green guitar. He doesn't look very excited on the picture, but he really did have a great time. The Kindergarteners all looked very cute in their fringed vests, beaded headbands, and other 60's clothing.
We all came home with LOTS of candy. Northwestern has the craziest tradition. When the kids get done with the parade, they line up by the fence on the playground. Then as all of the parade entries pass by, they throw their left over candy over the fence to them. It's a Tootsie Roll/Dubble Bubble free-for-all. (Honestly, I would have LOVED that as a kid!) So, between our collection on the parade route and Landen's post-parade candy toss, we have enough to get us through until Halloween.
I call this photo, "Anticipation." Besides the candy, isn't seeing the fire truck or marching band a block away and watching it get closer and closer the best part of a parade?
The boys were looking forward to going to a "real" football game with their dad tonight, but the rain & cold temps kept them at home. Maybe next week . . . . Nathan will just have to get his football fix while watching his "Bikings" on Monday night football instead!
As far as Teresa is concerned, any parade with lots of suckers--and ducks (see her hand)--is a good one, even if it is cold and rainy!
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