Cross that off the bucket list

I have no idea if my kids ever really thought about doing this, but when the library said we could walk in the Bridgeport parade with them I was all over it. I have taken my kids to a few parades and they enjoy watching and catching candy. This time I had them walk in the parade and it was fun. Harmonie and Domonique rode bikes, I pushed Naomi and Camdilyn in the stroller, and the older girls tossed candy that the librarians brought. It was much longer than I anticipated and poor little Harmonie was so tired but she kept riding. 

Harmonie loved to wave to people as she went.

It was simply adorable.

We accepted the bus ride back to our car so we didn't have to walk all the way back. Unfortunately, the bus driver took his family to McDonald's for treats after the parade so we waited, and waited, and waited. I must say that a parking lot isn't the best place to play but we made due. The kids were excited about riding in the big bus - so that's another thing they can cross off their bucket lists.

Kevin and Ben were still at work so that's why it was just me and the girls!

Bridgeport Homecoming

The neighbor kids invited us to the homecoming parade for the high school. We decided to go (10/12) - there was candy involved. We met our friends from the library story time so that was an added bonus. In my opinion we needed to find a different place to watch it though, and we might if we go next year, because we were looking right into the lowering sun. Not really a big deal, except that I couldn't take very good pictures. But really, it is the candy we went for anyway... and to see our neighbor on her class float (not pictured).

 

The fire engines were really loud.

 

Domonique had a hard time deciding which was worse - the blazing sun or the loud noises. She tried to protect herself from both.

 

 

Hustling to get the loot. Notice Ben is on the sidewalk still... Kemiah was so sweet because she would get two pieces of candy and give one to him.

 

High School Marching Band. 

 

 

Family group shot - that's my shadow so you know I was there!