Memorial Day

Memorial Day was fun. Eli woke up early to help flip pancakes for the annual Pancake Breakfast the Worthington Ward puts on each year. It's a tradition for him...but not for me. My tradition is sleeping. But he had a good time. At 10:00 we went to the parade, but again, not together! Eli goes to a specific location (Selby and High St.) every year with his Dad. So he did that, and I met up with my Dad and family. The parade was good, and I always get a little choked up when the veterans drive by. So many people have given their lives for our country. It's just amazing, and I am so thankful to them.

Dad and Jaden anjoying the parade. She had a cold, poor thing!

Jalen and Connor (Dad's neighbor) sporting the cool and patriotic shades!

Our designated Flag Carriers

Later in the day we had a picnic on Dad's street and were even treated to a play put on by the neighborhood children. Not only are they theatrically inclined, they have good business sense. They charged $1 a person to see the show! Thankfully, pets were free so we didn't have to pay for Emma's admission. But I think prices have gone up since I was a kid. Our shows were free! Anyway, it was a good weekend. We saw friends from out of town (the Gang, and the Sleesmans) and we ate entirely too many brauts!