Chloe here. We had lots of fun on Memorial Day. It was in the high 80s, like it seems to be every Memorial Day, but we still enjoyed a parade and some BBQing.
It was Casey's 1st Elm Grove Memorial Day parade... check out those shades!
I had some shades of my own as well.
We went with the Marinkovichs, Aiellos and Golembiewskis. There were lots of kids!
Casey got really hot, really fast. I think he has Mommy's genes.
I had some cute, festive pigtails.
And some cute, festive earmuffs to block the loud noises.
I was happy that they worked! (And yes, I am crazy for wearing earmuffs in 89 degree weather.)
First we saw some fighter planes do a flyover.
Gabriella thought it was so cool she stopped eating her grapes.
Before the actual parade started we took a walk. (From left... Aubrey, Gabriella, Ashlyn and me)
I led the troops back.
Me and Ash got ready to catch some candy!
While Casey waved hello to the people passing by...
...rehydrated...
...and ate a flag?
Finally it was ready to start... I was all set.
The planes did another flyover.
Casey and Daddy got excited.
And here we go! Papa helped block out the loud noises.
We saw cool stuff. A Jeep like Mommy used to have.
The racing sausages... go Polish!
A little train.
I collected quite a bit of candy... Tootsie Rolls are my favorite!
Me and Mommy spent some quality time together.
Casey got worn out and snuggled with Grammie away from the chaos.
One of the groups threw popsicle. It was super warm so I used them to cool down.
And it worked!
Gabriella got really into the parade.
But Grandma Chris made sure she didn't go too far.
We even got to see Mommy's school's marching band.
I was wiped out so I rode in the wagon when the parade was done.
And Casey conked out on Grammie's shoulder.
Sleepy guy.
After naps, we went to Grammie and Grandpa's for a BBQ. Casey got this cool Radio Flyer rocket from Aunt Liz and Uncle Pete.
This is how he decided to ride it. Silly boy!
