We decided to put Owen in the twenty fourth parade in Cokeville last Saturday. It began on Thursday, when a bunch of teenagers on a youth trip, showed up to do yard work. We were still debating on how brave we were to go to the parade. So we had some of the young women make our posters in case we went. They did a great job as you can see by the pictures, I would have never come up with what they drew. To be honest I had gotten some stencils in Salt Lake. The morning started chaotic as usual, Owens' treatments, final touches on the float, breakfast, and getting the other two kids dressed and fed. And of course, we had the camera with us so the pictures are of when we turned and had to wait for the end of the parade to come around.
It was a way to thank the great community we belong too. Every time the parade stopped we had two or three people coming into the street to see Owen. We had a lot of "welcome home" and people clapping. My old 64 chevy made a great float and the kids got to throw a lot of candy. Bentley was depressed that he wasn't going to get any candy, but I think in the end he was happy. Thank you to all that helped this become a reality!
6 comments:
That's so awesome that you guys were in a parade!!! It's very obvious that you and your family are surrounded by love and support.
Mercydez sends hugs to her birthday buddy!!!
Your float was the best float, BY FAR, of the entire parade! We are so glad to have you home!
Love the pictures from the parade - it's wonderful to see your family together and at HOME.
Congrats again!
Sam Janny
How COOL are you guys??? It is fun to see you doing normal things with your family...I bet it is funner to do them than for me to see them :)
Thats so cute, he was in the parade.. I'm glad you are finally home in WYOMING :)
Miss you, glad you are home. Give Owen a hug! Are those really cows in you backyard? Golly, all we have are deer and rats!!
Best of Luck - Kathie
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