Tulip Time 2016

Tily ate lots of snacks.  

Brighton was in the parade.

Then it rained...really hard.

Tulip Time Parade

Brighton marched in Thursday's Tulip Time Parade for the first time.  We had a great time watching.

Tulip Time 2014

Tulip Time 2013

The tulips were nearly perfect this year (it wasn't Stemfest 2012), and the weather was beautiful for the most part.  That is until Saturday, but we still decided to watch the parade.   It was really cold and wet (it rained off and on).  And we even got back out our winter clothes!  It was 40 degrees when we returned the car, but the kids loved it anyway.

Tulip Time Parade

We took in our first Tulip Time Parade this year; it has been so long since I've done that.  Brighton of course loved it.  We left Tilden at home with Grandma.  Uncle Braden reserved a wonderful spot for us - Thanks Braden!  We didn't struggle with parking or getting out of town.  It was quite slick actually.  On the way home they had all the lights off with cops directing traffic; I think I got home quicker than normal.  We just might have an annual tradition on our hands...

We're Out and About

We've kept very close to home these last couple months per doctors orders, but I'm happy to say that we mad a few trips out and about this weekend.  It felt great!  We went downtown Holland on Saturday.  We stopped in a couple shops, had a snack, and quick snapped a photo with the tulips.  Yes, I suspect they won't be around when we head downtown for the festival.

We also went to church on Palm Sunday for the first time as a family of four.  We weren't even late if you can believe that.  Brighton waved palm branches.

Tilden wore something other than a bag.  She met lots of folks.  I also carried her up with me to the front of church for communion.  The pastor blessed her, but she also was wide awake looking at the entire congregation over my shoulder.  I think she made quite a first impression.

Tulip Time 2011

Tulip Time 2010

Tulips are Bloomin'

Tulip Time for the first time through the eyes of our son has been a great joy. I don't Dutch Dance anymore, but we've been downtown Holland twice, and we have plans to go again Friday night. It's been fun seeing so many friends and family. The weather has been great too, and did I mention the food?