Summer parades and events

Saturday night and my family and I just got back from Wellesley Island. Jamie and I attended the TILT event and had a wonderful time. My mother informed me that Aaron fell alseep almost immediately, so he didn't even miss us. The food was spectacular, and the setting, Mrs. Taylor's house, was perfect for the outdoor event. The only unfortunate part was that we were still full from our chicken BBQ in Hammond, so I could not try all of the offerings. There were a lot of people in attendance and it was nice to see many people that I don't get to see that often, at least in a social setting. It has been a busy day.

Hammond was the start of the second half of the day. I was able to catch up with old friends from high school, and we were able to drop in on my Great Aunt and Uncle a few doors down and chat with the house full of cousins. There were at least four generations there and some had not met Aaron yet. We gave my sister and brother-in-law the night off so they could be in the pre-school float in the Hammond parade instead of the Addie for Assembly group. Although we wanted to go back for the dance....Jamie had to work the next morning.


Saturday started in Sackets Harbor, which is not in the River District, but so many people visit the Can-Am Festival and enjoy the parade that I thought it would be good to walk in that parade to say Hello. It is always a great parade and I saw lots of friends their, and of course I have family there as well. I am beginning to feel like I am back in marching band, I know just about every parade route in the district. Thankfully I do not have to wear the hot uniforms anymore.


From Sackets we were off to Ogdensburg, to take in the Founders Day festivities. We watched the reenactments at Fort LaPresentation. They will be hosting the 250th French and Indian War Celebration in 2010 and I have my "to-do" list to help them get underway. Aaron, being French, Indian and English did not seem conflicted at all about the fighting. I wonder which side he will cheer for when he gets older? I have been in Ogdensburg a few times in the last week or so, with a fundraiser being planned in few weeks. I truly appreciate the planning efforts and help from so many people there.


My final stop this weekend will be Clayton on Sunday and I will be in their parade. I hope to see many supporters and meet some new folks as well. I truly enjoy getting out, going to anyone of the 22 towns in the River District and talking to people.


UPDATE: The Clayton Parade was cancelled. You all experienced the down pours, too. Do not worry, I will be at the KOC on August 7th. You all are welcome to come!