Monday, August 09, 2010

Byron Days!

I know,  what is a Byron Day?   much less multiple days of Byron?

Well,  let me explain.   Our dear friends live waaayy over in Byron Center.   For many a year they have told us about about the parade,  the fireworks,  the fun.  This year they invited us to join them. 

After a well deserved teasing about having never introduced our children to the joys of the hometown parade we sat curbside and eagerly accepted all the candy,  political propaganda and business plugs that were given us.   
the fellas
the gals

After lunch (which is no easy feat with 8 kids)  and naps for some we meandered downtown to the park so the kids could experience all the bouncy fun 6 tickets would allow.  


No,  the fun does not stop there.    Back home to the Dykstras for burgers and conversation while the kids ripsticked,  track balled,  and just had fun running in and out of the house.  

The night ended with a spectacular fireworks show enjoyed by all but Juliet and Joy as evidenced by this  photo--
 Look closely at the girls trying to hide from the fireworks. 
Joy was afraid she might get one in her eye!

Thank you Dykstras for inviting us and putting up with us all day long.   I would say we are now your permanent Byron Days companions.

3 comments:

natalie said...

so glad your first parade experience went so well! nothing beats a bag full of junk! looks like you had a great time :)

Mom H said...

Glad you all had a great time (except for the girls w/ the fireworks)Once again a fun experience that we deprived you of as a child :( parades & camping. I blame your dad :)Ha!

Anonymous said...

Yeah Byron Days, now we just need to convince you to move to the promise land :) Glad you came and we had a GREAT day with you guys!! Next year Dan could even do the 5k ;-)