ROOT for our FLOAT at the Float Launch Party!

Mill Creek Beginnings

Building a creek entirely out of foam has been a bit of a challenge, but we think it is coming 

together quite nicely.  What do you think?

Karen Guthrie has done a beautiful job painting the trout for the creek!

Shingles On The Log School House

A great group has been working hard on the shingles of the schoolhouse to make sure they look just right!

Help From A Hot Wire

We found the hot wire to be a fast and easy way to cut foam...and there was A LOT to cut!

Facing the Elements

 The rains came down, but that didn't stop the 12th ward from moving forward with assembling flowers.  A garage was converted into a makeshift painting post and everyone made the best of a damp situation.  The group planned another evening to finish the job when the weather was more cooperative.

And then there was wind.

What started out as a beautiful, cool evening, ended in a crazy, middle of the night wind storm.  Once again the 12th ward met to finish the flowers.  All was well.  Flowers were hung on the lawn and things were working well, until 4:00 am rolled around.  The winds picked up which also woke up the Farrell family, who bolted out of bed in the middle of the night and proceeded to search for the flowers in the neighboring field.  The Menloves also jumped into action in the wee hours of the morning to make sure the flowers were safe.  Thankfully, everything was recovered.  The only thing that was lost was a little sleep.

Not Afraid To Get Dirty!

The 7th Ward happily took on the task of creating the garden and luckily no one was afraid to get dirty!  Who knew bending wire was such messy work?!  The first two nights were dedicated to making watermelon, carrot, beet and cabbage leaves.  A beautiful summer night to be together and beautiful leaves were created! 

Job Well Done!!!

Never too Old...or Young

The 11th Ward was up next and no one was too old...or young to help!!  It is true what they say, "many hands make light work.".  200 more apples leaves were cut, glued and painted with great precision.  It was quite the production.  It definitely takes a "stake" to build a float and it couldn't be done without you!  

Thank you!