Good Ol' Threshing Days

Another Threshing Days is in the books, and this year we did it without Chelan. He was in Idaho for work, so we tackled the day without him! The parade was different for us this year: Caiden played in the 6th-12th grade band (mostly jr. high, though) and Cambry rode on the 4-H float. It was just Delaney and me to do the watching (and collect candy)! After getting everyone where they needed to be and dropping off my zwieback contribution at the grade school, Delaney and I claimed our spot. Unfortunately, I only have video and no pictures of Caiden and Cambry in the parade - and it's not letting me upload them!

After the parade, we got Caiden settled in for his long day of shagging balls at the sand volleyball tournament. Then, the girls and I went to the museum grounds to some exploring and crafting. I overheard Cambry telling Delaney, "I always try everything at Uncle Milt's Shed (kids' crafts). It's kind of like my tradition." :) They did enjoy themselves and Delaney wanted to check out all the old houses. This made me smile because that is exactly what I always wanted to do when I was little!

Caiden's bike kept breaking - good thing Pat had some tools in his truck!

new year's cookies at the preparatory school

The Friesen House

paper boat race

A new attraction - Mr. Toews is refurbishing this large music player

It was hot, humid, and exceptionally still that day, but I know the kids all had a great time! And I did, too.

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