Scenes From The Labor Day Parade

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At The Labor Day Parade

 The largest Labor Day parade in the state takes place in our town. Sixteen years ago when I was setting up my first ever classroom one of the teachers there asked me if we'd be heading to the Labor Day parade? I was dumbstruck that such a thing existed! Memorial Day parade? Sure! 4th of July parade?! Sure! Veterans Day parade? Sure! But Labor Day parade?! This one was new to me. Fast forward a couple of years to our first Labor Day in our house (not far from the parade route) and there were Dave and I walking to the parade.  Anyone who has read this blog for any length of time knows that it's a massive event. And on an election years (like this year) it's even bigger due to all the local politicians marching in it. Politicians aside, the military often has all branches represented and theirs the various teams in town and local bands (middle school, high school and colleges) that come along, along with a good selection of fife and drum corps and bagpipes. My most favotie thing since that very first parade though is the Hallamore Clydesdales. Seeing that team in town makes our town feel a little smaller than it actually is, and transports me back to growing up in  tiny little Bethany Connecticut (and all the various barns and farms and horse shows there). 

 Hitching up the team. 

 Love the follow car. 

 The fire department kicked off the parade. 

 Checking out the candy they collected. 

 Watching the high school band arrive. 

 Waiting. 

 The Clysdales! 

With the super hot temperatures today, and the fact that we had a twenty minute walk ahead of us, we all agreed that once we saw the horses we would head home. On our walk back we passed the UMass Lowell marching band and a whole host of various political campaigns (local friends: don't forget to vote tomorrow). We're glad we passed a fair amount of the groups on our walk down and back since it feels like we got to see even more of the parade that way without having to stand in that heat any longer than we did! xo 

{These Moments} At The Labor Day Parade

{These Moments} A Friday ritual. A few photos -no words- capturing some moments from the week. Some simple, special, extraordinary moments. Moments I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same leave a link to your moment in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely weekend. xo

 

{This Moment} At The Parade

{This Moment} - A single  photo  - no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a wonderful weekend! xo

Of Playing Cards And Legos

 Yesterday after we got home from the parade (and cooled off from the heat) Dave and Grace sat down to build one of the Lego birds from the set we gave her for her birthday. While they were building Legos Emma and I played a few hands of cards. First up: Go Fish. 

"Mama, do you have any queens?" 

After we were done with Fish I taught her to play War and Crazy Eights. She loved both, but War was clearly her favorite. Luck was definitely on her side as she was the clear winner of the first (and second) game we played! 

Just about the time we were wrapping up game number two of War, Grace appeared with her newly built Lego creation: a European Robin. 

This thing is truly amazing (not to mention so very heavy) and she was super proud of this build. It has found a home in the library on our new Lego shelf where I am sure that it will stay for many, many moons. It's a perfect spot for this most gorgeous creation! xo

Scenes From The Labor Day Parade

And just like that another summer comes to a close. Happy Labor Day, friends. We hope that you all had a lovely holiday weekend! xo