Memorial Day Parade and Festival

I had a busy weekend with a parade on Saturday and a festival on Monday.

I was so excited to take Eliza to the parade this year because she slept through it last year.

So Kenny and I walked down into our cute town and found a spot on the curb with some friends.

I loved Eliza's perplexed face when she saw the first of the parade coming.

She soon started pointing at everyone passing us.

One person gave her a Dum Dum and then every parade person who passed us stopped to give her another. We got like ten Dum Dums. Eliza was happy.

We saw some interesting floats in the parade. "Noah's Ark" and um goats playing chess.

So we actually knew these guys. The little bus was so cute!

We enjoyed spending time with friends.

And each other!

We stopped at the carnival on our way home. I had to snap a shot in front of this fire truck. (I have a fascination with the band 311 or did at least)

And there was something eerie about this carnival.

Kenny was feeling sick on Monday, so just Eliza and I went to the festival because I can't pass up a good festival.

I bought Eliza a $2 fairy wand when we got there because it was just so adorable.

Next, I noticed some yummy looking pie for $2, so Eliza and I shared a slice.

Although the sun was hot and the festival was crowded, I still loved looking around in the tents.

I especially liked these two tents. I wanted one of those necklace watches like chocolate cake (thank goodness I didn't bring a lot of money).

Next, we walked down to the museum. We saw a lot of people dressed in wartime attire.

Eliza and I relaxed under a tree while we shared some cheesy fries.

After we ate, we continued to walk around the museum on our way home.

With all of the festivities going on, it was nice to walk quietly and think about those who sacrificed and risked their lives for my freedom and my daughter's freedom and all my family and friends' freedom. I am indebted.

Happy Memorial Day!