The parade was started by an flyover by a local cropduster. Word on the street was that he was applying an arial topdressing of superphosphate mixed with a medium 25-47 dose of mosquito repellant. Whatever the actual concoction, it seemed to work well: the parade immediately showed more hardy vigor and had a brighter sheen.

Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts serving as color guard

There were numerous floats, including a number for the classes celebrating reunions at the event. Here is Al Armstrong who went on to win audience favorite at the mustache and beard-growing contest. Note Al’s duck dynasty t-shirt, which is actually a self-portrait.

Teresa & Jacie B.

This float won “most creative” by a huge margin in audience voting.

Following their appearance in the parade, the “Class of 83″ broke ranks and re-entered the parade as the “Class of 38″. Following this appearance, they broke ranks again only to re-enter the route again, this time as the “Ass of 38″.

Chris B.

Jen, Cheryl and Bernie decorated one of the American Broadband (nee Huntel) trucks with several cable spools made up to look like a birthday cake.

Madeline got to ride in the parade with Grandpa Bernie and Jen. She had a ball seeing all the parade watchers and handing out candy.

Madeline with Aunt Taylor

Grandpa Bernie & his sister Shirley B.

Maddie, Grandma Cheryl, & Jen

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Video montage of Madeline at Grandma & Grandpa Kinney’s

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Video of Maddie in the pool

Video of Maddie climbing the coffee table

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The happy graduate Taryn with her mom Jen B.

Grandma Karen B. noted to Jen B, “remember when Dave used to take pictures of your kids, not just Madeline?” Guilty as charged.

Madeline

Madeline loved discovering the trampoline with Taya B.

Madeline with Grandma Cox

Taya B.

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It should be noted that there are several similarities between Joaquin and his father Ron. First, as exhibited above, he likes the ladies. Second, notice that Joaquin was partying with no shirt (nor pants) on his birthday. This too, is not unique.

Madeline at Joaquin’s birthday

Mia, Oscar & Elke G.

Mia G

Note that Mia is a fan of good beer, even at an early age.

Mia with her daddy Oscar

Maddie looks cute. daddy, not so much!

Maddie and a friend

baby Drew (Joaquin’s cousin)

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Madeline recently got to meet a new friend — Melissa K!

Melissa has been working feverishly on her Master’s degree and was thrilled to finally get to meet Maddie

Madeline on the drums with Dad

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We split the trip up and the trip back into 2 days so that we could have some fun before bed time each evening. It turns out that Maddie (unlike her father) is a great car traveler. Madeline also got to experience her first pools on this trip — she absolutely loved the water!

Jen’s cousin Andrea’s daughter Lyla

When the Wagner Girls get together….

Jen’s cousin Johnny’s daughters Teagan & Cameron.

The family

The siblings

The cousins

The grandkids

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