Graduation Parade

The 3rd annual Monarch parade was held today on a beautiful sunny day. While originally scheduled for last Friday, it was rescheduled due to snow and rescheduled again to avoid Memorial Day weekend. D-man was bummed when he thought he would miss it so I’m so glad that he was able to participate. 

His friends didn’t participate for various reasons so we gussied up the old minivan - the chariot proves her value again! What a special time for me to spend with D-man. Things like “I feel like a celebrity” and “they know my name because of the banner” really warmed my heart. He also commented on how much work it took on for the event which I also appreciated. 

While driving, “Even though I’m leaving” came on and the lyrics hit home as we venture into this next phase of our lives. 

Just 'cause I'm leavin' / It don't mean that I won't be right by your side / When you need me / And you can't see me in the middle of the night / Just close your eyes and say a prayer / It's okay, I know you're scared when I'm not here / But I'll always be right there
Even though I'm leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere 

On our way 

Staging area 

Love this one 

Turning onto Main Street 

Main Street ❤️

Marshall watching parade - all the destruction in the background 

Headed to Superior 

Parade watchers 

Fire truck in the parade 

Good use of the lax banner 

So much in this picture  If this was any other year, having the house in the background would not be a big deal, but today it means a lot. 

Bummer on other side of neighborhood where 10 seniors lost their homes