Independence Day Parade

Chloe here. We've had such a a busy summer that I'm STILL playing catch up. It's just way more fun to play outside and do things than sit and blog. So, enjoy some more catch up posts. My goal is to be done by the time Mommy starts school.

We went to the Brookfield parade. It was on July 5, because the 4th fell on a Sunday so we got to extend the holiday weekend! Grammie Jo and Grandpa came too.


Mommy told me this was my candy bucket, but then she put Cheerios in it. I think I just discovered them in this picture.


Daddy and I got to walk a bit of the parade route before the madness started.


I think Spunky was hoping to catch some candy!


Family picture! That darn balloon just wouldn't behave.


C'mon, let's get the show on the road!


Little girls are waiting!


Mommy told me to be patient, but it was hard. I get my impatience from Mommy anyhow.


We put Spunky in the bucket for awhile so she wouldn't get run over. The parade's finally starting, people!


The first thing to come by were the emergency vehicles. Once again, they were too loud for my little ears so Daddy took care of me.


Waving at some tall people.


And they waved back!


Brookfield East Spartanettes.


Starting my candy collection. Tootsie Rolls are my favorite, just like Daddy.


Then the UW marching band came. I couldn't help it, I was dancing in my seat!


So Daddy scooped me up and we did a little jig.


We were hot and sweaty by the end so Daddy gave me a ride on his manly shoulders.


It was soooo much fun. See how happy I am? This could be THE photo of the summer, people. What do you think?