The Mercer Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day weekend is coming to an end.

We decided to head up to Mercer for the Parade. After the Parade, JR and family would simply jump on 80 and head back to Michigan.

It turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day. There was not a cloud in the sky and the temperature hit 81. I had had my hair down for most of the parade, but by the end, it was back. It was just too danged warm for all that hair!

When we first arrived, Miss Mia was in the midst of her nap. She didn't care that there were zillions of people around. She just snuggled into Gramma Surrena's shoulders and finished up her nap.


When Miss Mia finally woke up, Grampa Surrena held her and tried teaching her the branches of the military as well as the fact that Harleys and Big Rigs are cool.



The one Church was handing out free Lemonade. What a nice and surprising treat on such a warm day. Miss Mia enjoyed her first taste of the sweetly tart drink.

A picture of the three cousins before Austin and Taylor had to head home to Michigan.

Miss Mia - all smiles.

Miss Mia getting to pose with her Uncle JR, Aunt Michelle and cousins, Austin and Taylor before they jumped in their van to head home.

You can barely see them in the picture, but Mercer lines their streets with American flags; one about every 5 or so feet. It's beautiful to see.

I hope to make the parade a tradition in the years to come. It was wonderful to see and honor the men and women who have served our country - willing to give their lives for my freedom!!!!