We had a great St. Patrick's Day with our traditional Topeka Downtown Parade.
Each year we gather with my mom's family and do it up big!
Believe it or not but this is only just a smidge of us!
Eleven my mom's twelve siblings were able to come and only a portion of us cousins could make it. We always have a blast when we are together and this year was no different. This is why I always tell people the more the merrier...this is how I grew up.
(thanks mom for not letting me in on the matching shirts!)
We were the only float with our own Saint Patrick and our own bagpiper!
I love how my kids look forward to this holiday every year...
they like to get decked out all in green...
they even dress up their pet dogs!
(no Walter did not get glasses, he found them at Mimi's and insisted on wearing them to the parade.)
Sharing a smooch with her Papa!
My older three had the honor of riding in my uncle's convertible again this year. The older cousins had volleyball tournaments this year and couldn't fill the spot.
They loved it!
Margaret didn't stop smiling and waving the entire parade. Isabella's smile faded about halfway through, but she kept her hand waving. The only way that Walter would wave was if his eyes were closed. He said that there were, "too many people looking at me!"
Walter had to hold his own with all of these little ladies.
Aunt Rachel!
My Lucky Charms!!!
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