Pulaski Polka Days

We spent the weekend in Pulaski celebrating polka days! It is a tradition that I hope we always continue to follow. We began the event with Polish food and music on Thursday night. However, we were all pretty exhausted from a full day of traveling that we did not stay at the grounds very long. Friday morning our dear friends the Chrisman's came over to visit. Mary and Kelsey played Go Fish and also colored "masterpieces".



That afternoon we went by my mom's grave and put out a new flower arrangement on the headstone that my Aunt Evie made. It was a beautiful moment holding hands and remembering my special matka. She loved polka days weekend so it was fitting we celebrated her life and updated her grave with red and white flowers. Afterward, we went to hear my Uncle Dennis's band play. That evening we all went to the grounds and had a blast. The kiddos all wanted to dance. Even the "big kids" managed to shake their booties a little to the polka beat :) Poor little Megan did not care for the loud music and she was very afraid for awhile. The ear plugs I got her were too big to stay in her little ears, but we tried to keep her ears covered the best we could. She did get used to it and was her easy going self after awhile. Thank you to Aunt Evie for all the glow sticks for the kids. Kelsey still has her wand even though it is not glowing anymore.








Saturday we went to the craft show downtown and sweated our tails off. It was a warm one! The kids played some games at the BVM tent and got paintings done on their faces and arms. Kelsey picked a ladybug which surprised us because she does not like bugs! Afterward, we definitely enjoyed the AC that afternoon at my dad's and we all just lounged around together. My dad and Chris celebrated Kelsey's birthday with her early too. We went back to the grounds for more polka action that evening and once again got our polka on. Kelsey was absolutely loving it! Although she did get tired at times, she loved the dance floor. It cooled off to the point that we had on sweatshirts and pants that night which was a huge change from the hot weather of the day.






Sunday morning was the parade. We found a new shady spot that might become our regular place from now on. The kids got plenty of candy and we all enjoyed the entertaining floats and bands.




It was sad to see another polka days come and go. I really look forward to this weekend because I get to see family and friends who we love dearly. Plus, I know it would make my mom so happy to know we continue to gather for the event and celebrate our Polish heritage together.
A big THANK YOU to my dad and Chris for hosting our crazy bunch. The house gets pretty full with all of us there, but it is fun to all be together.