Summer is the start to fruit picking and we usually start it off with Strawberries. The kids did great this year. Tyler was a little bored after awhile it was hot and humid out there. Kendall actually picked and put the strawberries in her basket which is far different than what she did last year. Of course we still tasted them because there is nothing better than fresh fruit off the vines. yum....
Then we had stage rehearsal the following day
(and let me tell you Kendall was pooped at the end of this day, we were driving home and she was eating lunchables for dinner and I turned to check on her and she had a piece of cheese half way into her mouth and she was passed out) 
and then on Saturday was the big day! 
Kendall did wonderful I can't wait to get the DVD.
I did see it from behind the stage. 
When Kendall did her finale, she took a little fall but she got right back up and continued her salute and dance. 
She really enjoyed herself this year and we look forward to next year too.
We celebrated not only Father's Day like everyone else but Kevin's Birthday too.
I think he turned 4. (times 11 I guess) I don't think he reads this so I'll spare the "oh what a wonderful dad blah blah blah, because I told him all that in person today. But I will say we sure do miss our dads (and papa's) We've been blessed with such a wonderful caring family that I couldn't ask for anything more. Happy Father's day!
He had some good runs today without anyone getting his flags. 
Today I took the kids for their first riding lesson. 
Tyler actually learned to stop the horse by himself. I was informed by Tyler he had "too much fun." 
He kept telling the instructor that he wanted to go riding everyday. And though Kendall was a bit scared at first she warmed up and went "riding" too. 
Kendall was scared at first because their horse, Clyde, kept sneezing in the stable when they were brushing him so I guess that freaked her out but after riding him outdoors she was willing to brush him again afterward. 
Tyler doesn't want mommy to get another dog but he asked if we could get a horse instead. 
hmmm I don't think so but I'd rather he ask for a horse than some rodent. 
Anyway I plan to take the kids for a few more lessons this summer, they had so much fun.
Anyway we parked in the same place we do every year, Kendall Place. 
We walked (Kendall danced) around the common for a bit and then the kids went on a couple bounce houses. 
Then we sat with our friends and 
waited and waited and waited for the parade to start. 
Once it started the kids waved to the firetrucks and ran for candy (I ducked). 
Within 5 minutes the parade was over (OK a bit longer but not much) we went and had lunch in the common. 
Little did we know they started the ceremonies right where we sat so we had front row seats to the firing of the guns from the guys in their period peace costumes. 
When the guns were about to go off I told Tyler it's going to be loud, Kendall covered her ears but Tyler just sat there and asked "why" then they went off and he jumped and just looked at me and said matter of fact "oh that scared me". I just said well they're going to do it again in a minute. This has become our little yearly tradition here and I really do love the small town feel our parade has. It's quite enjoyable. Hope everyone had a nice holiday! Forward march right into summer!
