Parade fun with Popcorn

Yes...I have multiple personalities!! Actually, I just enjoy dressing up as Popcorn the Clown on occassion.

I am the one in the purple and pink outfit. I started to clown about 20 years ago.

I picked up some balloons and a pump, and haven't stopped twisting since.

It is one of my many strange hobbies that I love.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to play in the Days of 47 Children's Parade. What fun to share that time with my clown friends. I even met Ronald McDonald! (He is in the back of the group.)

I love making people smile! We played with kids, both young and old, all along the parade route and back. I stopped to pose for a lot of pictures. (I wonder how many facebook pages I made it onto?)

I was so much fun! I can't wait for the Bountiful Handcart parade next week!

Freedoms

Red, white and blue! Could anything be better? I love waking up on the 4th of July, and seeing the flag waving that the local boy scouts have put up! Then of course there is the cannon being fired, the military honors in the parade, and the fireworks bursting in the evening.

This year the whole family participated in the 5k run. Steve and Logan both received medals for their age groups. And the rest of us were happy to finish well and not embarrass ourselves.

 As usual, the Kaysville parade was enjoyed by all. The crowds seemed larger, and at times we couldn't see the parade because of all the people. But there is always excitement and a sense of pride, as the flag proudly leads out the procession. I get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes as the military veterans wave and shake hands with the spectators. How blessed I feel to be a part of such a great country, and a part of a great community.

That evening, our family had the privilege of going to the Oakley Rodeo. The new rodeo grounds are just a hop, skip and a jump away from the land my Grandpa used to own. Their little house and barn are still there, but there are a bunch of new homes built around it. The scene is much different than I see in my mind. But once again I am so grateful for the wonderful heritage that I have. My Grandparents helped give me a strong foundation for my life, that I don't ever want to let go of. 

How blessed I am to be Free! I'm proud to be an American!