The Day after Homecoming.

Yesterday was a really enjoyable day for us. I ran around for most of the morning, runnings errands to get ready for the tailgate we organized for Kennedy's classmates. My parents ended up coming to visit, so I put them to work grilling hotdogs (thanks, Mom and Dad!). The kids and families really enjoyed the time, and it was well worth all the work it took to pull off.
After the tailgate, we went to the game, which ended up being a great one! We FINALLY won, 29-7 and also enjoyed the Homecoming festivities after the game.
I love being part of a community where events like this are attended by the most of the town. The parade was packed with people lining the streets, and the game was standing room only. I really love everything about high school Homecoming....the multiple generations, the community excitement, the lights, the band performing....it was just a very nostalgic and fun evening for all of us.
And this little peanut (my niece, Samantha) was an cute as a VERY WHITE BUG in her new jacket. All of you moms out there are probably cringing, as was I, thinking about how this coat might look after a few wearings by a very energetic 16-month old, but for this first wearing, the white coat was nothing short of precious.

Today, we are just hanging out, doing laundry, and resting. The kids and Matt are about to leave for the night, so Hayden can attend his cousin Max's birthday party at the pumpkin patch tomorrow. I am staying home to finish laundry, work on a report for the university, and hopefully get some big progress accomplished on my week-in-a-life album. Enjoy your Saturday!