The last part of our trip was Finley's event. We have done an event in Connellsville for the lat 6 years, and this was the 5th year we have done something formal (the first year was a picnic in my parent's back yard). We had a really great time. This year we decided to sell tickets and do a golf ball drop where the winner would win $1000. That was a HIT. Who doesn't like a chance to win some cold hard cash! And it was fun to watch the ball drop.
Here are the pictures from Finley's event:
My parent's faithful friends who have been with us for years and never miss helping us set up:
They also like to clown around which I love:
These geese stuck around during the event. I think they were hoping for a hot dog:
More of my parent's friends who helped us that day:
Getting ready to sell basket raffle tickets:
Someone should have told him that he could just dump the whole amount in there:
Mat's sister, Jess and her husband, Tom did our facepainting and balloon animals:
The baskets are always very popular:
Arlington and Aunt Betty. I love Aunt Betty's face - my guess is my mom just told her she needed to cut up 100 oranges and 10 watermelon:
Finley swinging at the playground while we were setting up:
Cainan on the playground:
Mat and I discussing who was going to do the talking this year:
The Orlando family are my parent's best friends. They are amazing people who are there for us always:
We had a woman volunteer to dress as a minion this year for the event. She was a huge hit!
Arlington and Mat's mom taking my niece Olive for a walk:
My parent's neighbors (and one of our event sponsors)
My niece Olive was not afraid:
Loved seeing old high school friends and their kids:
Finley and the Minion getting ready to start off the walk:
My brother and sister-in-law and my nephews:
My nephew, Jack, and my dad:
Talking before the start of the walk:
We all walked a full 5K and then came back for lunch:
The bounce house is always one of our most favorite attractions:
This is the young lady that took care of my gram when she got sick. Since her passing in November, my mom and aunt have kept in contact with her. I am glad she is still a part of our lives. It was hard not having my grandma there this year, but I know she was watching us from Heaven:
The two people on the right are my Godparents who have been like my own parents for the last 40 years. I love them dearly. Mary Louise wrapped every basket and made them beautiful. Does it every year:
The band was AMAZING. Did an awesome job:
Some of our young volunteers did hair braids and nails and hair feathers:
Tom -the master of the balloon animals:
Returning from the walk:
Sharon was our photographer - she did a great job!
My dad and my nephew Jack:
4 of my favorite people:
My sister in law does an amazing job painting the kid's faces:
My Aunt Renee:
My niece and nephew looking especially cute:
Still smiling after 2 hours of helping little girls look pretty:
Arlington getting a hug from her dad:
Picking the basket raffle winners:
I was so glad that my grandma's aide and her little girl won this beautiful dress that was hand made by Sue Stoner:
Getting ready to drop the 1200 golf balls from the top of the fire truck ladder:
Our County Commissioner was our official to find the winner:
How do you pick up 1200 golf balls? You bribe the kids with candy and treats:
The winner of the golf ball drop. He was very excited! He in turn donated $300 back to our foundation:
My parents with their grandparents:
The Kovall side:
