Popcorn Days 2009

Here are the kids earning 2nd place in the Popcorn Days Kiddie Parade. Andrew was Mr. Incredible, Avery was Violet, and Alex played the part of Jack-Jack. The sign on the back of the wagon was: Popcorn Days are Incredible

As with Popcorn Days schedule in years past, the Kiddie Parade kicks off the festivities on Friday evening. Afterward, we had some dinner at the Methodist Church stand and then onto some rides. The kids had fun riding the Super Slide, going in the Bouncy House, the Fun House, the Gator Roller Coaster, the Merry-Go-Round, and the Flying Rocket Ships w/ guns. Why would a rocket ship have guns mounted on it....rogue aliens perhaps?

Saturday morning was the parade which was lots of fun. Tractors, fire engines, floats, and some interesting additions. This years favorites: Man leading geese, the Shriners Rat Patrol (old guys going really fast in go-karts in formation, some clowns, and the Trailing Tractors (A large International Tractor pulling tractors in descending size down to a itty-bitty match-box sized toy tractor...cool!) Afterward it was the noon meal in the park. Later that afternoon went on more rides. Jill & I finished the night at the Jaycee Beer Garden talking with friends and HS classmates with Jill.

We got a chance to see Laurie, Bryan, and their new son Owen, Jill's aunt Sue made it back from Idaho, Jill's Aunt Kathie & Uncle Jim, Grandma Dolly & Grandma Kathleen.