Pioneer Days

Yesterday we got up early and went to the Draper parade. Before I get started, you must know that I have never loved parades. This was purely for the kids. So, we watched fire engines, horses, and local politicians in old cars. High school bands, cheerleaders, and little dance groups. The biggest cheers went to the LDS missionaries, who must have been dying of heat in their dark suits and ties. We caught a lot of salt water taffy and frooties (enough for weeks), but it seemed the big thing to throw this year was Otter Pops. Almost every other float threw them. How many popsicles do kids need before 10am? It could have been worse. The kids across the street from us got free soda from the Vault float. Yikes!
After the parade, we spent the afternoon at home before heading to Aunt Allene's house to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Drew's anniversary. We ate pie, fruit, and yes, more popsicles. Ice cream sandwiches, drumsticks--you name it, the kids ate it. Mike put up a zip line in the backyard. Between that, the trampoline, and the sand box, the kids were very well entertained until it got dark enough for the fireworks to start. Here are a few pictures:


Izzy getting ready to ride down the zipline:

Izzy and Dylan waiting for the fireworks to start:

And my personal favorite--Dylan's face as he watched the fireworks: