Don’t you love a parade?
For me, it is right up there with baseball and apple pie… all American.
So gleeful. So nostalgic. So proud.
My little guy loved our Fourth of July parade.
The anticipation of it was exciting and difficult all rolled up in one.
But it was worth the wait.
He was awe-struck right away.
It’s not hard to see why…
Fire trucks and more fire trucks.
Honest Abe… he kept saying something profound, but I had the camera glued to my face, so I couldn’t make out the words.
Loads of neat old cars in all shapes and colors.
{I know this is a lot of photos, but just know that I am tempted to show you all 239 photos I took…}
Texas longhorn cattle.
That ain’t no bull.
Just precious.
I think this is Mater’s cousin?
What is Round Top without Royer’s?
Apparently, Farmall tractors are the bomb.
Out of dozens of tractors, we saw one John Deere and one International Harvester.
Lots of Barbie waving.
Every time I look at this above photo, all I can think about is giving the gas pedal a little tap. I know… it’s terrible. Shame on me.
And these sweet things.
We were somewhat near the end of the parade route, so they were soooo over the thrill of it all. The excitement was so ten minutes ago.
Fire trucks, longhorns, horses, tractors, old cars and … candy!
What more could a boy ask for?
Such a fun day!
Oh my! What a delightful parade! Your pictures are gorgeous…as always. Your little one looked like he had the best time. I love the picture of you with your beautiful kids. You all look so pretty {and handsome:)}. Christi, where did you get your darling dress? It is so cute:).
Have a lovely day!
~Julia
PS: Did I ever send you the relish recipe?? Oh dear…I will double check on that. So sorry for the delay!
Julia… you always put a smile on my face. Thank you for your sweet, sweet words. That dress is from Target, last season. I chose it because it is a very thin cotton, like shirting material. It was SO hot. I love having all of my kids at home. It is more and more difficult to get us all together the older they get.
I never got the relish recipe, but would love to have it!
xo
Christi