Hawkeye Homecoming

This past weekend was homecoming in our little town! It's amazing how many people show up and how many of them own clothing that is black/gold! We went to the parade...the first time since we've been here if you can believe it! The kids loved it! It was pretty short but had a lot of candy and music to dance to, and the lively marching bands which were my favorite! Just as a sidelight, we parked in a lot that was for two hour business at the federal building. It was closed by the time the parade started, so we figured it was fair game, which it was...about fifty other cars thought the same as we did. So, when all is said and done...maybe an hour and a half had passed, we're walking back to the car and everyone is waiting in front of the gates that had been closed and locked while everyone was gone!!! Oh, snap! We rallied with all of the other fellow hawkeye parkers and finally called the police and convinced them to help us out. The custodian of the building arrived, and avoiding all eye contact with us, unlocked the gate. Whew! We were sure grateful! Riley and Sophie each shared some of their parade candy with the nice policeman...nobody can say no to tootsie rolls!