beauty in marching on {days 20 & 21}

He has worked hard all season... enjoying it this year far more than last. I love that I can find him out there, with those brass cymbals, and during practice, with those alien eyes that look out from his hat {his favorite, from Roswell, NM}...

It was a big weekend. Full. Friday night football, the county band show, and then a Sunday afternoon parade and football game at the Buccaneer's Stadium in Tampa.  I skipped Sunday, while Eric rode along to chaperone, and while I was sitting home, I realized how much I missed going. I do so love seeing them out there on the field...

But my souvenir was more than perfect...

this photo, in daylight. No red eye, and a half smile... I've been waiting for it all season...