The Shroyer Family: Long Weekend!

Hard to believe that the weekend we wait all winter for, is now a memory. For some reason, Memorial Day weekend, for us anyway, marks a fresh start. Things are green, it's warm, the days are getting longer, school is almost over, and we are on our bikes a lot! It's a time that means summer is just right around the corner. Summer isn't my favorite season, by no means, but I've gained a new appreciation for it since my boys started school and with Brenton not working at the CC, means we get to enjoy this summer even more. This past weekend, is what kicks off summer and we had a fun one. We didn't do much, didn't see any extended family for cookouts or anything like that, but we just enjoyed our own little family excursions doing whatever it was we wanted. We did have commitments every day, but after each one, we enjoyed our family time. I'm not sure about you, but I love family time! I love making memories, I love watching my boys as they grow, and I especially love being with my husband as we watch our boys in those moments.

Yesterday, the boys got to be in a parade. Ethan was so excited and I believe contacted as many people as he could yesterday morning to tell them. They were asked a couple months ago to ride w/ their uncle in the cop car to lead the parade over in Tusky. Their uncle is the chief over there, so he set it all up for them. I wasn't sure how Colin would do, but we all were prepared, and ready to get him out in a moments notice. Well, that little monkey surprised everyone, b/c he LOVED it. Todd turned on the sirens and all he did was plug his ears. He knew exactly what to do and it didn't phase him a bit. I was so glad, it is so fun to watch Colin grow. He is changing so much and we are really enjoying his growth. Ethan, well he loved everything about it, too. He got to sit upfront and man the controls. He was in his glory! He waved, threw candy, talked to us over the speaker, and just took the moment in for all it was worth. The best part....he went in full Spidey get up! He is too funny, but I love that he is his own person and that a small town parade made him feel so good!