You just missed....The Kieler Fire Prevention Parade

Every year the first Sunday of October, Kieler goes from sleepy little town to the Fire Prevention Parade Place to Be! You can't find a place to park....the streets are lined with lawn chairs (and you defend family spots with dirty looks)....there are MANY more fire trucks in town and a few additional tractors....and shouts from hungry children for CANDY CANDY can be heard for miles. Yes, you just missed this year's Fire Prevention Parade! We enjoyed welcome company from my family for the third year in a row. Here are some highlights:

It is a good morning when the Snyders serve coffee and sticky buns! And yes, the girls are having their a.m. coffee.

The weekend is never complete without a visit to the firehouse. Here, Trevor and I are checking out where the firefighters ride.

Walking/riding to the park and church garage sale for our deals!

The kids rode in style and comfort on our trip to Platteville.

Nothing is private around here and you can't go to the bathroom without entertainment.

Bug looks like she's got enough to keep her entertained for awhile.

Friends that joined us in celebrating this epic event- the Marlettes and the Rundes.


Bug and Kate "cheering" for the parade.


The fire truck Kurt drove with Louie his sidekick.

Trevor and I got to ride in the parade! Eat your heart out- I know you were wishing it was you!

Anyone for a rousing game of Ring Around the Rosie? The kids liked it and the naps were worth every bit of the effort.

Mark your calendars and join us next year!