UI Homecoming 2015

On October 24th we headed up to Moscow to take in a brisk parade and tail gate party for UI Homecoming. (We didn't go to the game. More on that later.) ((And they won! Wha...?!))

Of course we visited our favorite girls.
(Soon after this I got plowed over by a giant bass drummer.
He did apologize.) ((They were rushing the cheerleaders.))

This makes my heart happy. They are two of Etta's very favorite
people. From when she was born.
(She's holding a donut. An annual tradition.)

It pays to know the right people.
(Everyone is so happy. Except Ethan is a little suspect.)

Last year we discovered being at the very beginning of the parade
is the best place to be. They were giving us bucketfuls of candy
and there were hardly any people around us at all.

Alum marching band.

Our good friend Beanie.

The sick girl. I just thought she wouldn't eat a banana because
she was waiting for said donuts. Bad mom moment.

The Girls are on either side of that front trombone. So proud of them!!

For some oldies but goodies...

Homecoming 2008

Homecoming 2009

Homecoming 2010

Homecoming 2012 Part I

Homecoming 2012 Part II

Homecoming 2012 Part III

Homecoming 2012 Part IV

Homecoming 2012 Part V

UI Homecoming

In October we headed to Moscow for the day to celebrate UI Homecoming. We did not participate in the alumni band this year as it was having a sabbatical. I would have to say, as much fun as we have playing for our alma mater, just being able to relax and take in the whole day was quite nice. Fall is my favorite season of the year and the day couldn't have been more perfect for a parade, tail-gating and a football game.

Headed to the parade. Etta as the doughnuts. Look at those colors ... I LOVE fall!

The Sound of Idaho came down the parade route backwards to get to the beginning.
So we got to see them twice.

I believe the tubas were dressed as Disney princesses. I think.

Go! Joe Vandal!

Our now traditional morning, traveling doughnut. And a relaxing ride.

Our favorite band member Rachel Davis!! We love seeing her wear the black and gold
and play that trombone!

Russell was the only one brave enough to meet Joe Vandal. The cheerleaders
thought he was adorable.

A reallio, trulio, fire dog. The kids did well and were very gentle. (Note Russell's
puppy back pack. Baby leash. The only way to go.)

We watched the parade from almost behind the beginning. The crowds are so
much sparser at that end. Russell was able to sit and relax when needed.

Corgis vote Democrat. Who knew? Guess I need a Corgi.

Youthful drummer joining the pipes. So neat.

UI Polo team.

The Lentil Express. All aboard! Although the giant lentil may look a
little like a cow pie.

Oompa Loompa.

He was also the only one who would wear the tiara.
Barely.
Just enough for a pic.

These pants.

Our friend Beanie with his refurbished tractor that had made its maiden parade
performance last summer in Fort Benton at Summer Celebration.

A girl fire fighter. Yes!

There was more candy in the wagon than there was boy. A pretty squishy,
"sweet" ride.

The parade and tail gate wore this guy out. He slept like this for almost an hour. Ouch!

One pic of Ethan. Yes, he was there and yes, he spent most of the day cuddled close to mommy.

Round Up Parade

For a couple of years we having been watching parades from Uncle Mike's office on the corner of 5th and Main. He is on the second floor. Bird's eye view. No annoying people. No huge bags of candy to bring home. Air conditioned. Win on all fronts!

They have to dress the parts of course.

Russell had his own window.