Memorial Day

We went to the world's shortest parade today! We met some friends in Libertyville for the Memorial Day parade. We got there about 25 minutes early and there weren't too many people. It's the first time we didn't have to fight off the crowds! We knew the parade wasn't going to be huge but weren't sure how small it was actually going to be. Shortly before the parade started, I got really tired and decided to walk over to the Starbucks to get a drink. Well, while I was in there, I missed the whole parade! I did manage to see the firetruck from the window. It was a relaxing morning though and the kids seemed to have fun. The boys always enjoy getting together with Kate and Ella. Afterwards, we went over to the Bos' house for a cookout.

Dan's niece, Naomi, arrived in town this afternoon. She has another interview in the area tomorrow. We headed over to a graduation party after the boys woke up from their naps (this was the fourth graduation party this weekend!).

This evening, we had our neighbors over for a cookout. Our neighbor, Nancy, brought steaks over to grill...yum! Dan did a great job manning the grill. Nancy and Dianna then surprised me with a Baskin Robins ice cream cake. The boys had fun running around in the back yard and playing on the swingset.

Dan, Levi, Marc, Kate, Ella, Isaac

Jenny and Kristin

Levi enjoying his American flag!

Isaac being photogenic.

Waiting for the parade to start.

Kate and Ella

Yummy ice cream cake!

Dianna, Nancy, and Naomi

Ryan and Kim