Parade Fun.

 The Murdock 4th of July Parade was lots of fun.  The float turned out cute too.  We got Runner Up for best float and won $80 so it was well worth the effort.  We raised another $80 by selling water, beads and kids games, so over all the 2 hours was a success.  Here are more photos from the day.

 The Family on the back of the float.  John was more than willing to skip the second day of de-tasseling so he could ride on the float.

 Ben enjoyed an ice pop before the parade started. 

 We had kids from the 4-H club and families that have walked with Ben's Brigade in the past come help throw candy and hold the banner.  Noah got demoted from throwing candy, since he thought it was fun to throw it as hard as he could. 

 Here is the other side of the float.  Anna's Angels team was kind enough to loan us their posters so we had both boy and girl representation.  I also cut up one of the mis-printed calenders an put those pictures on the sign holders as well. 

 Hey guys!  There a two under here!

 Soon Ben figured out it was fun to dunk his head in the duck wash pan.

Noah found the best way to sell water, was to get a ride from his friends.  By the way, that red hair paint still has not completely come out.

Over all it was a fun day.  Thanks to the community for supporting Ben's Brigade!

Happy 4th of July.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July.  To celebrate, we will be doing a little fundraiser for Ben's Brigade.  Yep, it is time to start thinking about the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk.  October 6,will be here before we know it.  In addition to the games, we will also have a float in the parade.  I have been wanting to use those Fact posters I have been collecting.  Now is as good of time as any.  Here is our flyer for the fundraiser tomorrow:

If you are in Southeast Nebraska, stop on by! Hopefully  it will be a fun day, where we start the ball rolling to raise a lot of money for Ben's Brigade and the DSAF of Nebraska.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

We started our Independence Day celebration with our annual 3rd of July trip to Hawaiian Villages to see our good friends the Snodgrass Family.  A good time was had by all.  The boys slept in until almost 8:00 this morning....even Ben.  Thank you for your friendship and hospitality and fun.

Today was the Murdock Parade.  Both the big boys participated in the parade itself.  Here is a picture of the band.  If you look very closely in the very back left of this picture you will see John.  

He was not thrilled to get a base drum, but at least I did catch one picture where he was sort of smiling.

We got to sit by some of our cousins.  Here is Lucy 

 And her sister Annie who is Ben's age.

 Ben enjoyed throwing candy in the bag.  But was not thrilled with having to hold hands. 

Noah had fun with his baseball buddies on the baseball float. 

Now we are back home in the cool for a nap.  If feels so good to be home for a change, I think we just might stay here.   Happy 4th Everyone.

Happy 4th of July!

Here are some pictures from some of our 3rd of July fun.

The boys took in a little fishing. 

We went to Claire and Mara's house and visited with great friends and

enjoyed some yummy food.  Like usual. 

And we watched some really cool fireworks at the lake.  

Another full day of celebrating planned for tomorrow.  

Thanks everyone and have a happy and safe 4th of July!