Star Mule Days

There is a tradition in Star that starts every year the first weekend in June. I am not sure why they call it Star Mule Days but that's what it is called. Last year I don't remember seeing one Mule in the parade but this year there were quite a few so that was better, because after all it is Mule days! It started out kind of cold but it warmed up just in time for us to enjoy the outdoors. Our cousins Adam and Annie Spiel and their sweet children joined us and so did my sister Rachel and Ava. We all met up at the Elementary school and walked over to the "funny farm." It's not really called that but that is the name we have given it. It is a house with lots of farm animals and other animals that are not normally seen on a farm, like a zebra, how about a camel and emus. Has anyone else been to a farm and seen these animals? The kids just loved it. So we had to sneak in and take some pictures.
(here are some animals that the kids loved)

Keaton wanted to get up close to the zebra

Keaton and I getting a better look at the zebra

After the farm we headed down to the parade. Star Mule Days has been around ever since I can remember and ever since the seniors that live in this town can remember too. We went and put our chairs up ahead of time because it is amazing how many people come to this parade. We had great seats! Good job Lance! On the way there we passed by a church that we pass by every day. There is an old sign right up above it that says it is the "Oldest church in Idaho since 1871." So our cousins had to get their picture next to it.

The Spiel family
The parade was fun. The kids liked all the free candy that they threw out to everyone. It was always the junkie, cheap candy that no one likes. My kids just wanted to eat it all, but unforunatly I didn't let them eat much because they were all hard as a rock. But we did get some toothpaste from the local dentist. Parades anymore now days are just advertisements. It was fun. They had lots of strange things. Lots of animals. Look at these:
how often do you see one of these walking in a parade or let alone down the street? Come to Star and you will.

Funny little clown handing out candy to the kids

poor little ponies carrying around larger people.

Keaton said "look mom, that's frank! If you've seen Cars you will get it

Andrew fell asleep, it must have worn him out

all the kids waiting for the parade

me and my boys

We had a great weekend. We were also able to help my sister and her husband get their home cleaned that they are moving into. They really got the hook up with this house. It will be the perfect place for gatherings since it is 7000 sq. ft. Are you ready for us Rachel and Jason? Here is the kitchen of their home, we started on that first.
We also had a graduation/birthday party for my cousin Kevin. I won't go into a lot of detail with that but we had a fun family/friend get together. Here are some pictures from that party. Enjoy!
Keaton and Carter

Kevin with his friends


Kevin being thrown into the pool