We went to the Doll Buggy Parade tonight. Apparently “doll buggy” is code for “bike” or “wagon” in Racine? After sending Maren to her playground program today with a decorated DOLL STROLLER I quickly realized I didn’t get the memo. We ripped the decorations off the stroller and put them on the bike in preparation for the big parade tonight.
Non-natives learn something new every day.
The local newspaper reports that over 500 kids and adults walked the short parade route. I love things like this. Racine, you are cool. Even if you pick incorrect and misleading names for parades.
So here we now head into the 4th of July weekend. My parents are coming to town, we’re going to do some bike riding around town on local trails, some campfires, farmer’s markets, maybe play some cards. No backyard fireworks. I’m not down with explosives. I was once told in high school by a popular (but really, really dumb) boy that I had the ugliest hands he’d ever seen on a girl. If you stare at my hands next time I see you I’ll totally notice. They may be ugly but I have all 10 fingers and I’d like to keep it that way.
Hope you have a splendid Independence Day Weekend as well. God Bless America.
(I’d double God Bless America if we could just like Jacko die already. Ahem.)
Tags: 4th, bike parade, doll buggy parade, july, racine
July 3, 2009 at 1:45 pm |
The girls look so cute, all decked out in red,white and blue.
From the looks of those smiles, you guys had a wonderful time.
Hope you have a great holiday weekend.
July 5, 2009 at 12:21 am |
I always thought the kids took a doll stroller to the parade too. Looks fun though! And btw, I will have to look at your hands and I am sure that stupid boy was very wrong.
July 6, 2009 at 10:10 pm |
Ah, thanks for clarifying the terminology. Awesome attire and decor!
July 8, 2009 at 1:47 am |
hmm, i thought it would have meant doll strollet too.. great pics though, love the one of V waving the flag.
I thought i have looked at your hands before too. I dont think that boy was right…
July 8, 2009 at 2:31 am |
When I was younger and participated in the doll buggy parade here, the girls did bring their doll buggies! The boys were the ones who would either bring a wagon or ride their bikes. So don’t feel bad, the name just hasn’t ever changed.