Wickedly Wonderful!

We have had our tickets to the Broadway tour company production of "Wicked" for almost a year and finally the big night arrived!  Words can't describe the excitement and anticipation that was going on among the family.  We gathered for a delicious dinner at Olive Garden to relax and enjoy the company of family.  It was so fun to have all the adults together for an evening.  Not that we don't adore the grandkids but sometimes it is just fun to have adult conversation without interruption!  Plus it is rare that everyone is able to join us at the same time!

Rick and Tina

This is the first opportunity Rick and Tina have had to see "Wicked".  It is fun to watch and feel their anticipation and excitement.

Me and Brad

Kevin was at dinner and the show but didn't want to pose for pictures!  You know me--never miss a photo opportunity!

Mark and Katie

The show was wickedly wonderful!  Glinda and Elpfaba's voices were superb!  Glinda was--well "blonde" and was the best I have seen yet!  Kevin surprised me at the end of the evening with a black witch hat Elphaba necklace.  It even has green peridot crystals (my birthstone)!  Thanks babe!  It was a perfect evening--thanks to my family for making it happen!  Love you guys!

Family and the Fourth of July!

Waiting for the parade to begin!

 For the first time in my recent memory we had our entire family together to enjoy the Centerville City parade!   We scoped out our usual spot on the driveway of the Wells Fargo Bank, set up our chairs and spread out the blankets.  While we were waiting for the traditional flyby of the F-16's it was time for pictures.  Everyone were great sports a we captured our photo memories!

Brad and Shae Hunsaker

The Bradshaw's
Zac, Katie, Taylor and Mark

The Everett's
Rick, Shyann, Ashton, Tina and Alex

Grandma and Grandpawith all the grandkids!

Finally it was time for the parade to begin.  We stood in awe at the F-16's that flew the parade route--of course we didn't get a picture of them--we were too busy watching them to snap the shutter!  We did get photos of the flags as the parade officially passed in front of us!

The parade began with a lot of American flags!

There were clowns and candy...

Bands playing marching music

  

Elaborate floats

and Ron Randall with his horse drawn chariot!

The parade highlight for Shyann was when she was given a "glass slipper" by a parade Prince!  She was thrilled!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!