This year, we were thankful to have a low key Memorial Day planned as a family. Our day was filled with simple summer activities that brought our crew much joy.
The day began with the annual Shaker Heights Memorial Day parade, just a stone's throw from our apartment building. The day was a scorcher, so with water bottles full we made our way to the parade site in search of a shady place to park our bottoms.
The little lady initiated a game of hide and seek in a wide open field (catch the irony) to pass the time while waiting for the parade to begin.
"OK. Dad. Tell me if I'm hot or cold." (She was dead serious.)
The waiting is always the hardest part.
Sirens blare signaling the start of the parade.
Seeking comfort and protection from all of the noise.
The little lady ready for action.
Sweet and sweaty.
The energy our sweet ones brought to the parade, was long gone just in time to walk home.
After the little man's nap, we made our inaugural trip to Thorton Park Pool. This year we purchased a family membership, and I'm confident the little lady expects us to clear our summer schedule to accommodate her earnest desire to swim each and every day.
Post-swim, Jeff fired up the grill with the help of his pint-sized grill masters. We savored each bite of our petite filets that we purchased Saturday morning at the farmer's market. And with sun-kissed faces, he and I enjoyed our first sundaes of the season from Mitchell's Ice Cream Parlor once our sweet ones were tucked in.
yay! was hoping you got to spend the day together! love char's suit. :)
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