Nolan Family

 Josh, Ryan, and Aly show Caryn the new things they recieved from the parade!  The weather was very hot this year on the 4 th of July.   By late morning it was already in the 90’s.   Caryn Sparacio suggested that we go to the Waupaca 4 th of July parade.   I had not been to a parade for years and despite my fighting a sore throat, it sounded like fun.   The Sparacio’s, Brenda Rebercheck, The   Hoffman’s joined us and we headed to the parade.   We found a little shade and were very thankful for the free bottle of cold water that was being handed out.   The parade started and the kids were delighted with the candy that was tossed.   The adults enjoyed the ice pops and water.   Then a fishing club came by and handed out stuffed fish and fishing poles.   The kids were very excited.   The group was also excited with the free coupons for scoopers! Watching the parade! Everyone enjoyed the parade, but I think the air-conditioned house of Caryn’s Aunt was even more appreci

Josh, Aly, Joey, Ryan, and Brigit at Scoopers Ryan’s actual birthday is July 1 st and we celebrated it camping at Hartman Creek State Park.   For breakfast we made chocolate chip pancakes over the camp stove.   Ryan spent the afternoon in the lake playing in the sand and water.   This is one of his favorite activities.   Late in the afternoon the Sparacio’s and Catalano’s arrived.   This added to the excitement of a perfect day as Ryan now had friends to play with. His birthday dinner was brat’s and we even sang an off key version of Happy Birthday to him.   He was able to open a few special “camping” birthday gifts and then it was off to Scoopers to celebrate with some ice cream and our friends!  Joey and Ryan  Checking out the new toys!