We were invited by Jim, Karon and Tara, our "family" away from family, to not be a spectator in Neola's Fourth of July parade, but to be IN the parade. I've been in the San Jose parades before for dance and gymnastics when I was younger, but this was way cooler. There were baby goats, mini ponies, and horses, Rodeo Queens, cheerleaders, local businesses and families. The county fairgrounds and streets were lined with folding chairs, parents with their kids and empty bags. Our jobs were to throw candy out of the car at all the kids waiting to catch it and take home their loot :) It was fun, and our kids really enjoyed it. Justin was working, of course, but we aren't about to complain! He likes being caught up at the end of each day through pictures and stories from the kids :)
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| Emma giving a kiss to the mini-ponies |
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| I couldn't resist snuggling the goat, she reminded me of Ginger :) |
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| Our sweet ride! |
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| Anders throwing candy at the crowd |
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| Local Dance Troupe Float/Performance |
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| Emma fascinated at throwing candy at people :) |
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| She's thrilled |
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| Remembering why we celebrate |
Hope you all have an equally fun and safe rest of your Fourth of July celebrations!
Love,
The Ahlquist's
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