YESS Duck Derby

I decided that it would be fun to take Riley to the YESS Duck Derby this year.  We had been passing the billboard with the big duck on our way to Hedy's for several weeks and Riley always pointed it out.  We even decided to "adopt" 6 ducks with the chance to win 1 million dollars.  Unfortunately, we didn't win. Our 6 "Murphy Ducks" couldn't match up to the other 30,000 ducks racing.  But we went out to support the cause and really had a good time.  Riley thought it was pretty neat to see all of the mascots, but wanted nothing to do with them as they approached.  We were "those" parents and forced her to take a picture with the official duck, though. We also had our first experience with temporary tattoos.  She loves hers so much that it is still on today and you might even catch her giving it a few kisses. I think we'll have the kid at the Iowa State Fair with fifteen tattoos.  Here's a few pictures:

 Watching in anticipation

 The Race

 Riley and Mommy ready to go home!

 Daddy, Riley, and the Duck.

Cheese!