I'm With the Band

This was the first parade of the season (hence the t-shirts and shorts instead of uniforms). Every year in July this little county kicks off it's fair with a parade. But this is the first year Parker is marching. He has been practicing, marching around the house with knees high and toes pointed. Of course, as they came down the street, I ran to meet them, camera in hand.

I shouted his name...but he was all business. Not a glance my way.

This was also a first for Hillary. She's been marching in this parade for four years, but this is the first time she's done it as drum major. She was nervous and excited. She has also been practicing...arms high and movements sharp. As well as coaching Parker on his marching technique.
She didn't mind at all that I was running down the side of the road with them, taking shot after shot. You can't see it behind the refelective shades (a vibe inherited from her daddy), but she told me later she was nodding and raising her eyebrows in a friendly "Hi! How are you!" way to everyone who called her name. Which was a lot. She has a lot of friends.
I am so proud of them both. I told people as I ran by them barefoot...focusing and shooting pictures..."That's my kid." I want everyone to know I'm with the band!