Day 52

The 4th of July!!!

The Fourth of July weekend is always a busy time for our family. Especially now that Dad is the fire chief in Lexington. This year the fireworks were friday night (the fireman stay at the hall in case their needed). We watched them from the harbor.

On Saturday is the parade. This year was extra special because of the new firetruck they just got. Of course, Dad got to drive it on the maiden 'voyage' (seen above)

The new fire boat (donated recently) was also on display.

The pastor that married us, Barry Sheldon, and his son Andrew (seen above) road along with Dad. Jeremy Chalut (not visible) also road along. He is one of Larry's sons, Larry is helping us out with the house as well.

There is always lots of interesting groups in the parade. Like the Shriner Arabian Band seem above. You gotta love their shoes.

These ladies definitely took the cake though. They're an entry from one of the tourist trailer parks (cottages to most city visitors). They had their own little drill and chant, it was pretty darn hilarious.

This is Eddie Jarosz (village president) and his family. Bev was a teacher of mine in high school. They used to have the boat next to us at the harbor. Eddie is also whom we purchased our kitchen cabinets through.

This is the Fire Department's Jeep. Keith is driving, I believe at least one of his boys is riding along in the back, but I can't tell for sure!

This is a drummer girl I couldn't resist taking a picture of. In most of the bagpipe and drum corps the people are older, she sort of stood out. We get alot of them from Sarina joining in the parade. They sound very good!

This is Croswell's old fire truck. That's a neighboring town of Lexington. Driving is Jeff, my friend Tonia's husband. Riding shot gun is their little girl Candice. About 3 weeks ago they had another little girl, Emily. She's just as adorable as Candice!

Hey MaryAnn, look! Its your kids and brother in law! I couldn't resist taking a picture of them to put up here! Ted must be driving. They were towing the old pumper from the Lexington Fire Department.

Everybody was out in droves to see the parade, even though the little bit of rain we had. Crazy people aren't they?

After the Lexington Parade, Rich, myself, my sister & her fiance (kara & justin) road with Mom & Dad to Port Sanilac (town just north of Lexington) to ride in the new fire truck in their parade. We had a ball squirting water at people, although we DID run out of water before we got to spray a few people we knew! Oh well, next year we'll be better prepared! I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday. We did! Now its back to business as usual and working on our house!! Day One - May 12 Day Two - May 13 Day Three - May 14 Day Four - May 15 Day Five - May 16 Day Six - May 17 - NOTHING (no work done) Day Seven - May 18 - NO PHOTOS Day Eight - May 19 Day Nine - May 20 Day Ten - May 21 Day Eleven - May 22 Day Twelve - May 23 (May 24-25th Vacation - days won't count) Day Thirteen - May 26th -& Day Fourteen - May 27th NO PHOTOS Day Fifteen - May 28th Day Sixteen - May 29th Day Seventeen - May 30th Day Eighteen - May 31st Day Nineteen - June 1st Day Twenty - June 2nd Day Twenty One - June 3rd Day Twenty Two - June 4th Day Twenty Three - June 5th Day Twenty Four - June 6th Day Twenty Five - June 7th Day Twenty Six - June 8th Day Twenty Seven - June 9th Day Twenty Eight - June 10th Day Twenty Nine - June 11th - News/No Photos Day Thirty - June 12th - CONSUMER ALERT Day Thirty One - June 13th Day Thirty Two - June 14th Day Thirty Three thru Thirty Five - June 15th to June 17th Day Thirty Six & Day Thirty Seven -June 18th & 19th Day Thirty Eight - June 20th Day Thirty Nine - June 22nd Day Forty - June 23rd Day Forty One - June 24th Day Forty Two - June 25th Day Forty Three to Forty Six - June 26th to June 29th Day Forty Seven to Day Fifty One - June 30th to July 3rd Day Fifty Two - July 4th - PARADE PICTURES We've begun buying tile and have our carpet picked out: INTERIOR If you haven't looked at the plans... go here: PLANS