Saturday was the annual Armed Forces Day Parade here in town. It was the 50th Anniversary and it is the longest running Armed Forces Day Parade in the country! we got to the route early to get a good seat. The girls were great waiting and enjoyed watching all the people pass by.
Hanging out with Daddy before the parade
Waiting is the hardest part! Thankfully it wasn't too hot!
We invited the Morgans to join us and they arrived with flags for everyone!
Let the parade begin!
There were all kinds of entries into the parade, but as always, the fly overs by the different plane and helicopters was the highlight. That and the military fire truck that opened its hose full blast onto ME!
After the parade we made a quick pit stop at home and then went to our local mall where all the vehicles were on display.
Everyone got a turn sitting in the pilot's seat
There were LOTS of soldiers on hand to give information, lend a hand into the trucks and pose for pictures
This truck was HUGE! I'm standing on the ground taking the picture. From inside the truck they were then lifted up top to the swivel gun (sorry- I don't know the technical terms- Uncle Mike will have to give me a lesson ;-) )
Emily on top of the truck and below Maddie gets a lift up
Ashley on top- this should give you an idea how BIG the truck is
Ashley at the driver's seat of the fire truck
Here the girls are on top of the back of the fire truck (right by the hose that soaked me)
The highlight of the exhibits was riding "Wall-E"
Hanging out with Daddy before the parade
Waiting is the hardest part! Thankfully it wasn't too hot!
We invited the Morgans to join us and they arrived with flags for everyone!
Let the parade begin!
There were all kinds of entries into the parade, but as always, the fly overs by the different plane and helicopters was the highlight. That and the military fire truck that opened its hose full blast onto ME!After the parade we made a quick pit stop at home and then went to our local mall where all the vehicles were on display.
Everyone got a turn sitting in the pilot's seat
There were LOTS of soldiers on hand to give information, lend a hand into the trucks and pose for pictures
This truck was HUGE! I'm standing on the ground taking the picture. From inside the truck they were then lifted up top to the swivel gun (sorry- I don't know the technical terms- Uncle Mike will have to give me a lesson ;-) )
Emily on top of the truck and below Maddie gets a lift up
Ashley on top- this should give you an idea how BIG the truck is
Ashley at the driver's seat of the fire truckHere the girls are on top of the back of the fire truck (right by the hose that soaked me)
The highlight of the exhibits was riding "Wall-E"
Of course- the girls remember well 2 years ago when only they got a special ride with the robots:
trying on the helmets
The kids were great so we treated them to dinner in the mall- 2 moms, 7 kids under 6- yep, we're crazy- but it was FUN!!!
Can't wait for next year!!!!!
The kids were great so we treated them to dinner in the mall- 2 moms, 7 kids under 6- yep, we're crazy- but it was FUN!!!
Can't wait for next year!!!!!
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