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| Our library group lining up for the parade with the stacks of books and signs we carried. |
I am thankful for the community I live in.
I live in a small community that was originally a rural farming town. While there are still farms around, it now might be better described as a suburban bedroom community for Washington, D. C. However, it still has its small town feel from years ago. That was evidenced this past weekend by Celebrate Mayfield* Days. This is an annual event that brings the area together for a little old fashioned fun. Friday night was a parade with fireworks afterwards and Saturday had the streets lined with vendors and activities for everyone.
Friday night I marched in the parade with my coworkers representing the Mayfield library. We were joined by 80 other groups from churches, youth organizations, and local businesses. And as always, Santa was the last one in the parade for a little Christmas in July. Whoever didn't happen to be in the parade was set up along the route with their picnic suppers watching. Although it was hotter than I would have liked, I had a lot of fun walking along and hearing the crowd cheer for the library as well as waving to my friends along the route.
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| Fireworks from Mayfield Days |
Saturday had flea markets, a banana split eating contest, and a fun run among many other activities. I think you're getting the idea. I live in a place where simple things are still enjoyed. And for that I am thankful.
*The name has been changed to be consistent with the Leave It to Beaver aliases.
That sounded like so much fun. Isn't it amazing how the dinners like that are so delicious?
ReplyDeleteI love mushiness. It was so cute. It is nice to have those special moment's with your Hubby!
Their fried chicken is quite good. They get the spices just right. The evening with my husband was much needed. He was back at work last night working until 4 AM. We've gotta take our time when we can.
DeleteThe simple things are often the most fun and meaningful. Looks like everyone was having a good time.
ReplyDeleteTo tell you the truth, I was only lukewarm about being in the parade. However, I had a lot of fun. And everyone I saw was having a good time also. I think most of the time, it is the simple things that are the most fun. That's the way it works for me anyway.
DeleteSounds like a lot of fun. One part of a Christmas parade years ago I still remember, was the dancing librarian group. They were all just marching along as a group in the parade, when suddenly the leader blew a whistle, turned around, and led them in a dance routine, that included the book carts they were pushing. It was so awesome I still remember it. Wasn't here in this town, but in the other town where I lived most of my life.
ReplyDeleteLast year they pushed carts and did routines. However, it was really hard to do because the potholes and other things in the road. This year, we chose to do something else. It sounds like the group you watched was really good.
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