Memorial Day Parade

Each year, Avon Lake has a Memorial Day Parade on the street behind our house. It has been a tradition going over to our friends house, drinking coffee, eating doughnuts and watching the parade. This is the first year that Olivia did not cry when the band played. She really enjoyed the candy that was thrown at her...she opened and ate SEVERAL pieces. After the parade, there is an honoring event at Veteran's Park just down the street on the lake. This year there was a fly over by military planes...which was really neat to see. It was such a nice day that Buddy got to go into the water which made him very happy.

Memorial Day Party

This year we decided with our good friends Sandra and Craig to begin a tradition of getting together every Memorial Day weekend. This year we had it at our house. We had a great day and decided to have a cookout. Lots and lots of food and fun was had by all. Dale tried to start a bonfire...but the wood we had was not dry enough and the only thing we got was a lot of smoke. We can't wait for next years gathering.

50th Anniversary Party

On May 24, 2008, Dale's parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We had a celebration with them first at church for mass, where Father Dave did a blessing for their marriage which was absolutely beautiful, followed by a reception and dance. Dale's brothers band played music, with his nephew rockin it on the drums. Dale's dad got up to sing a few times and several of Dale's cousins joined the band playing many different instruments. It was a beautiful day, a great celebration, and it was wonderful seeing family. Congrats Frank & Dorothy on 50 wonderful years of marriage!