Homecoming Parade

Last week Matt was on his fancy trip to Miami, FL, with his sister, Amanda, and her friend Desha, so I had the kids all to myself for three days! It really went great! Tristan decided to sleep all night in her own bed, and Preston decided to love me and get up at 8:00 instead of 6:00. Yea for me!! We had fun, but we were all happy when Daddy got home on Friday night!

Last week was also homecoming for Booker. The kids and I braved the festivities by ourselves. Now, for those of you who don't know, taking two kids by yourself to functions is a little tricky sometimes, but we made it! On Thursday Tristan and I walked to the high school to pick up bierox for everyone. It's a tradition on homecoming week for the junior class to have a bierox supper as a fundraiser. For those who don't know, bierox are a mixture of cabbage and seasoned meat wrapped in dough. It's a local german food, and they are delicious when made right! After dinner, Aunt Stephanie went with us to the burning of the letters pep rally. It was at the football field at dusk, and both kids really enjoyed the cheerleaders and band!

On Friday we went to the queen coronation. Tristan loved all the pretty dresses. As each candidate would come out she would say, "It's beautiful!! Just like at Disney World!" (I think she was referring to the princess lunch we attended.) After the coronation was the parade. It was much hotter than it should be for the end of September, but they both enjoying watching the floats go by. Tristan really liked catching candy!! The pictures are from the parade. Preston is sharing goldfish with Hagen Chisum, a friend of ours!