Awake: 6:33am Temp 42 sleep 6+29 rain overnight @ Nicktown.
Today is Homecoming for IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) & we were invited to join the Foote family rain or shine. We did our best to dress warm & dry.
I really didn't want to do this due to the weather but under pressure, I went along with the flow & to spend time with the grandkids +Mel & Kevin. In spite of the cold temp & rain, the parade streets were fairly well packed with people.
We were a few minutes late but we found the Foote family minutes before the parade started.
The Foote boys were kept busy picking up candy thrown to the by-standers by the parade participants: candy, lollipop, gum, bead necklaces, etc.
Just have a look @ these well dressed gentlemen across the street:
Hey, wait a minute! One of those gents has been beheaded?
Now look @ that float; that's a Pack-man!
We have one of those only it's a Miss Packman & a lot smaller.
And look @ those girls twirling their batons & they are on fire. They aren't cold, they have their lit batons to keep them warm! 1st time I've seen that!
After the parade passed by, we crossed the street & walked about a quarter mile to the children's tent where the (3) older boys played some games, ie. "Ring Toss" & "Pick a Duck." Matthew & Nathan also had their pictures taken & made into 2" pin-on badges.
They also got some balloons & a motorized small fan.
Melissa had taken Gregory to the Children's Library & although we were all wearing rain coats, our hands were cold & our feet cold & muddy, so we all Joined Melissa & Gregory.
We took our layers of clothing off & warmed up for a good (45) min.
Next Kevin & Melissa took us & the boys to the University food cafe & we spent well over an hr feeding our bodies. Kathy & I each started out with a mixed salad, & then we each concocted a stir fry meal of chicken, veggies, fruit, pasta, & rice.
Aside from the Foote boys eating healthy food, they were certainly engrossed with Mathew's many trips to the salad bar to bring back servings of vanilla and/or chocolate pudding. Ice cream was also a hit for dessert & then we had to leave.
The walk back to the Foote Castle was not as bad since the rain was down to a mist.
All in all, we enjoyed the day.....watching & being with the Foote boys, who really are tough kids; we heard no complaints or whining along the way.
We said our goodbyes, attended the 4 pm Mass at St.Thomas More & did some light shopping @ Giant Eagle & heavy shopping @ Wal-Mart.
Back @ our M.H., Nick Skyped us for about (30) min & we had no video, but we updated each other on what's new & different anyway.
Lights out: 12:05am.
Today is Homecoming for IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) & we were invited to join the Foote family rain or shine. We did our best to dress warm & dry.
I really didn't want to do this due to the weather but under pressure, I went along with the flow & to spend time with the grandkids +Mel & Kevin. In spite of the cold temp & rain, the parade streets were fairly well packed with people.
We were a few minutes late but we found the Foote family minutes before the parade started.
The Foote boys were kept busy picking up candy thrown to the by-standers by the parade participants: candy, lollipop, gum, bead necklaces, etc.
Just have a look @ these well dressed gentlemen across the street:
Hey, wait a minute! One of those gents has been beheaded? Now look @ that float; that's a Pack-man!
We have one of those only it's a Miss Packman & a lot smaller.
And look @ those girls twirling their batons & they are on fire. They aren't cold, they have their lit batons to keep them warm! 1st time I've seen that!
After the parade passed by, we crossed the street & walked about a quarter mile to the children's tent where the (3) older boys played some games, ie. "Ring Toss" & "Pick a Duck." Matthew & Nathan also had their pictures taken & made into 2" pin-on badges.
They also got some balloons & a motorized small fan.
Melissa had taken Gregory to the Children's Library & although we were all wearing rain coats, our hands were cold & our feet cold & muddy, so we all Joined Melissa & Gregory.
We took our layers of clothing off & warmed up for a good (45) min.
Next Kevin & Melissa took us & the boys to the University food cafe & we spent well over an hr feeding our bodies. Kathy & I each started out with a mixed salad, & then we each concocted a stir fry meal of chicken, veggies, fruit, pasta, & rice.
Aside from the Foote boys eating healthy food, they were certainly engrossed with Mathew's many trips to the salad bar to bring back servings of vanilla and/or chocolate pudding. Ice cream was also a hit for dessert & then we had to leave.
The walk back to the Foote Castle was not as bad since the rain was down to a mist. All in all, we enjoyed the day.....watching & being with the Foote boys, who really are tough kids; we heard no complaints or whining along the way.
We said our goodbyes, attended the 4 pm Mass at St.Thomas More & did some light shopping @ Giant Eagle & heavy shopping @ Wal-Mart.
Back @ our M.H., Nick Skyped us for about (30) min & we had no video, but we updated each other on what's new & different anyway.
Lights out: 12:05am.
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