The Thomas-McCarty Family

Saturday, July 5, 2008

All Grown Up

Almost ready to leave the nest...

If they could only stay babies longer...

After the Parade

This is what Mom has at the back door..

I thought it was pretty!

Nana and Mariah playing Polly Pockets.
Even the goats enjoyed a little independence

on the 4th.

Never ask a 3 year old to smile for a photo.

"Pheasant, soon you will be old enough

to take care of yourself and Papa

will open the door so you can go find friends.

I will miss you but you will be happy."

4th of July Parade

She's got her spot and a bucket from Nana.

Bring on the candy!!!

Mariah, Mama, Nana, and Oma... Waiting...
And the parade begins!
Mariah and her new friend, Jasmine,

soon learn that if you look cute and wave

you get more treats!

Mariah got a bucket full of candy, 7 packages of legos,

and a free pizza. Jasmine got a month of free

karate lessons plus a free uniform!

Mariah was very excited to see someone she knows in the parade!

Mr. (John) Dorn stopped to talk to her!

They take their parades and viewing locations SERIOUSLY in St. Peter!

The night before people go to the route and stake a claim... Blaknkets, chairs, "gazebos"... All waiting for the parade the next day... We even saw a sofa and loveseat waiting for the great celebration!

Memories...

One day, I was thinking a lot about Gramma. (Isabelle Reasner) I remembered her french braiding my hair so TIGHT that I walked around looking surprised for days until I took the braids out. She did her girls hair when they were little and they all SWEAR that theirs were so tight they couldn't close their eyes!

I tried it. I am no where as good as my gramma but I will keep trying...

I love you, Gramma!