We didn't hit a parade on the Fourth of July, so I was glad to here about this parade that takes place in a town not to far from us.
Here we are waiting for the parade to begin. I was so happy it wasn't 102 degrees outside. It was actually overcast but not raining. So NICE!
Micah was holding the bag open ready for the candy to come even before the parade started.
Noah was intently waiting to catch a glimpse of the first person in the parade.
We asked the kids to put their hands over their heart as the Veterans and flag went by. I don't think they understood. Better get out the B of M and teach them about war and freedom.
Shortly after the parade started, we found out Sherwood doesn't just throw candy they throw lots of good stuff. Micah was happy to have gotten a t-shirt.
And while Micah basked in her happiness of receiving a shirt, Noah swiped up every piece of candy he could.
They learned quickly and so did we, that there is no need to run, if you just hold out your hand the candy will come. Plenty of it too.
I think this part made Noah long to be in the bike parade with his cousins in Utah. We miss great things like that.
Here is the "Sherwoody/Robinhoody" part of the parade. It didn't do much for me.
Seeing the horses in the parade made John and I long for the time when we will be able to own some of our own. John says he aches for it deep down in his bones. Micah enjoyed all of the horse in the parade...
especially this guy.
The Oregon zoo even had an entry.
Deeken got pretty bored, but liked this bouncy ball mouse that got thrown to us. Okay, maybe he didn't think it was as cool as his mom did but he seemed to like it okay.
Noah liked his pinwheel. Each of the kids got one. Pretty cool.
Micah didn't like the loud sirens.
All in all the kids had a great time, and John and I got lots of free candy to rumage through after the kids went to bed.
Saturday
Robinhood Festival in Sherwood Oregon
Posted by FarrEver Family at 7/21/2007
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4 comments:
I love the tan line on your arm in the first picture.
I hope I can be as good of a mom as you are someday. You are always taking your kids to do fun things, and making sure they have good memories to look back on.
I love you Amy!!
Did you get the kids permission to go thru their candy or were you just protecting them by making sure that they didn't get too much of a good thing. I believe that Grandma Hyde used to use that excuse. Speaking of horses has anyone heard how Rembrandt is doing lately? I didn't think that Micah would remember the candy thing at the parades. She seems too young. More the size of Deeken.
Hey kids--maybe we can go to a parade next year that has nothing but horses in it. No I guess that won't work because there is no candy==just road apples. Ask your mom about that.
Love and Miss you all.
Grandpa Hyde
Who put pant s on that horse? He looks kind of silly! I'll bet you had fun getting candy from the people in the parade. I'll bet Noah just smiled at all the pretty girls and they threw lots of candy his way. Micah, you are so pretty you should be in the parade! Did you get to see Robin Hood and Maid Marion?
Deeken didn't seem to be too impressed with the whole thing. I'm glad you all had a great time.
Love Grandma Hyde
Your kids are the best! That looked like a lot of fun too. oh! and if you get horses, you'll have to teach me how to ride them! I've always wanted to!
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