A Parade, Peonies, Peanuts, and Punching

 The kids had a break from Saturday games and practices for the Annual Roswell Youth Day Parade. Maggie's gymnastics team participated in the event. I was not prepared for what a big deal the parade was, and everyone was very impressed! The boys and I arrived to downtown Roswell early and were able to snag a bench right on Canton Street to setup- as a bonus Gracious Plenty was right across the street, so we could grab breakfast.

The boys completely racked up on candy during the parade. We loved watching all the different group drive or walk by during the parade. It included Roswell cheerleaders, football players, dancers, soccer teams, marching band members, political candidates, karate groups, fire trucks, and even Santa made an appearance. Maggie was able to stop for a quick picture with some of her teammates before continuing down the street.

As soon as the kids arrived home, they dumped all the candy in the middle of a circle and participated in a candy draft to pick their favorites from the pile.

Saturday afternoon and evening was filled with boiled peanuts and amazing football. The Bulldawgs moved up to the #1 spot after Alabama lost to Texas A&M!

Aunt Peach surprised me with peonies to plant for my birthday. Sunday was the perfect day to spend over five hours planting my three roots. I had help from Maggie and Jacob to clear the existing bed to make room for these beauties!

The kids decided to turn the trampoline into a boxing ring this weekend, and I am surprised we did not land in the ER.....

It really felt like fall this weekend, and the kids are counting down until Halloween!