Pumpkin Parade

Today the local pumpkin festival concluded with the big parade. We were not sure how Layla would react to the parade but she loved it, especially the bands and the dogs!

Layla spent a lot of time on Grandpa Verlyn's lap during the parade. He provided snacks and protected her from the clowns :-)

Then Layla headed for some quality time with Grandma Cathy.

Next, Layla decided to be a big girl on a seat by herself. It was SO gorgeous out during the parade. No one could believe it as we sat in our chairs in the sun, too warm for coats.

Then Layla went right back to Grandpa...and her head followed those big horses all the way around the corner!

After the parade, Layla was able to stretch her legs (which just so happened to be donning the pumpkin legwarmers!). Layla enjoyed trying out a golf cart with second cousin Jill and playing in the leaves with our friends Brody and Kris.

Lastly, we checked out the pumpkins with some family members to see who the pumpkin winners were. Layla enjoyed looking at the pumpkins just as much the second time around!

Yeah, Layla's pumpkin didn't do so well in the rain on Thursday. We knew it would fade quickly if rain came because we used non-toxic paint just in case Layla put the paintbrush in her mouth during the decorating process. Although Layla's pumpkin was not a winner this year, another pig pumpkin in the category did win. It had a lot of jewels on it though. The things I don't think of...:-)

Have a great Halloween week!