Memorial Day

I Had an amazing time at my Grandma and Grandpa's house yesterday! I have the most amazing family! I love them all! We had a water balloon toss (thanks mom for the idea/balloons!). After the last pair was standing, we all rushed to the water balloons to throw them at each other. It was all so fun! I think we all got wet!

After that came the parade. The real memorial day parade had been canceled because of the rain. My 4 yr. old cousin Darby was sad because its something everyone looks forward too. So me, my cousin Ashlee and Mckenna decided that we needed to make a parade for her! At first, we were thinking some candy, maybe sitting on a car and driving past everyone and throwing the candy. However, the adults joined in!! :) They each got their vans (us our expedition) and drove down the street to my Aunt Heidi's house. My grandpa got his boat and attached it to his car. Me, Mckenna and my Uncle Mark set up chairs in front of my grandmas driveway for the younger kids. Then we hurried down the street. Michael got all the kids set up in the chairs. They had no idea what was happening!
At my Aunt Heidi's, everyone was getting their cars in line. I got on top of our expedition, and my mom got on the hood, and my dad was driving. Ashlee got on her van with her mom driving, Kenna got on her van with her dad driving, along with Grandma and Mariah. Grandpa got in his car and my Uncle Billy got in the boat with a life jacket and started rowing. My uncle Chris drove in his van with a big American Flag. And my Aunt Mary started off the parade, in a gold robe. She began dancing down the street!
We all turned up our music loudly, then slowly began making our way down the street. Neighbors actually came outside to watch us. Once we reached the kids, everyone threw out candy. The surprised/excited looks on their faces made us all feel good. They each got candy, and were happy. The parade was so fun, and such a success! I know the neighbors were loving it, too.

After the Parade, we all sat around the living room, telling stories, playing games, and laughing. We together and that was amazing. We had a wonderful time. -It was sad though when Uncle Mark and his family had to leave...school the next day :(- No one ever fought,though, and there were no problems. Memorial Day is another of my favorite holidays because I get to be with my family, and we all love each other.

Thanks to my entire family for making this Memorial Day the most memorable one we will probably ever have! I love you all! I can't wait until our next get together!

Kara