If any of you know anyone who lives in Belle Plaine,
there is a good chance you know what Bar-B-Q days are.
It's the annual festival thrown in Belle Plaine every year, usually at the half-way point of the summer. They are famous for their Bar-B-Q sandwiches and awesome fireworks.
The past few years we have missed out on most of the BBQ days festivities. The only one we have regularly done has been the parade. M had yet to experience his first carnival ride and BBQ days fireworks show...the first year he was too little, the second year he had hand, foot and mouth and last year, I was a wimp and had to work the next day, so we all missed out.
But this year...This year we were going!!!
I was very nervous about his getting upset or scared with the loud booms, but he did really well. He actually got up and did a little dancing during "Roar" (did I mention the fireworks are choreographed to music?)
He also loved going on a couple rides, but a couple rides were all he really wanted to do. I think I have pictures of myself on a couple of the EXACT SAME rides when I was his age.
Now the BBQs, on the other hand, have lost their magic. My mom's cousin Maynard would not be pleased. He came up with the original recipe and they have been sorely lacking the past couple of years. Hope they get it straightened out soon!
Hope you're ready for a surge of pics from that weekend, cause here they are!!!
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| Waiting for the ride to start! (We don't know the little boy behind him) |
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| Driving safely! |
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| That smile makes me cringe when I think of the coming teen years :) |
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| My Dad, Grandpa and aunt Mary |
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M had lots of friends and cousins to sit by during the parade.
Sharing was difficult at times :/ |
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| Last float of the parade |
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| My spunky Grandpa! |
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| Daddy and M getting ready for fireworks |
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| Mommy and M being silly |
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| Claiming his spot :) You gotta do it early if you want a good seat! |
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Enjoying his corn dog!
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| Gorgeous! |
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M did very well. He loved the fireworks and keeps asking to see them again.
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Until next year!
