Just tucked kids in!

Wow! What a long day...spent afternoon at Air and Space Museum then off to Fairfax Mall and ended our evening with dinner at Logan's or Joe's Crab Shack.

I ate at Joe's and we had a blast celebrating Mr. Kolker's birthday!

Enjoy all the photos...there will be more to come tomorrow.  Zoo and Memorials then dinner theater.

We do get to sleep in a little in the morning and we all will enjoy that.

Thanks again for following us...

Your friendly blogger,

Kayla Nelson ;0)

This is my group!

Future Flyers

Hangin' at Air and Space

Regrouping to go to the mall

Johnsen's Jolly Group

Clennon's Crazy Group

Willow Rocks!

Serenading Bus #2 while waiting to eat!

Waiting to get crackin' on their crab!

Big grouping!

Happy Birthday Mr. Kolker!!!

Flat Stanley joined the party too!

Our Capital Performance

On our way

Rifle ladies at parade rest

We got the beat in Washington DC

Our performance on Sec. 2 at our Nations Capital

Incredible feelings of joy for our marching band!

Thanks to all the parents and band fans for all their support!

Cherry blossoms past peak but there is still beauty all around.

Thank you for following our blog...keep checking in for all our updates. 

This is an emotional trip for me as your blogger.  I am just so proud of our little communities coming together to achieve such a great marching band.  Many adventures still are waiting for us here in DC

We are off to an Air Museum at the Dulles Airport then more fun shopping and eating.

Gettysburg...great history

Breakfast stop in Pennsylvania

Photos from Rockford, IL dinner stop

We ROCKED the capital!

What an incredible experience...words cannot describe the moment. On our way back to hotel will post more photos then.

We are here!

Little WiFi trouble last night...Gettysburg was incredible!  On our way to the capital to perform.  Will set up more photos after that.        HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr Kolker!

Breakfast at Breezewood, Pennsylvania

The night went well and our tummies are now full.  Just heading out on our curvey ride to Gettysburg.  The tulips and trees are blooming. The scenery is awesome...old buildings, cemetaries & Allegheny mountains.

Just left Cracker-Barrel

We are in Rockford, IL at Cracker Barrel for supper.

Everything is going well.

Sunny and cool.

Next stop will be before bed on the other side of Chicago.

IT'S TIME!!!

Wednesday, March 28th is the big day...

All suitcases and carry on's must be checked in before 6:30.

Remember to drop off any prescriptions and talk to our "nurse" with any concerns you have about your child.

Also, deposit any money with the bankers.  Keep enough out for supper at Cracker Barrel and breakfast Friday morning.   

We will have donuts, milk and fruit on Thursday as we depart for our adventure East.  We will stop to eat our bagged lunches at a rest area in Wisconsin.  Please pack a lunch but NO beverages.  We will have beverages available for the students at very reasonable rates.

EC/WR Marching Band History

Leaving the Magic Kingdom 2008

We started our great team marching band the summer of 2007 and ventured out on the first trip together during SpringBreak 2008.  It was a great time and we've continued from there.


Each summer we march at all the local parades plus we a few farther away.  Our busiest day each year is Hinckely's Korn and Klover in the morning then head to Lakeville for an evening parade. 

Warming up before the Hinckley parade* July 2008

Lining up in Lakeville *July 2008

Taking time for fun-Lakeville 2008

Marching Lakeville-2008

Aquatenniel Royalty with EC flag ladies - 2008

 We also do a few others when the opportunity arises.  The summer of 2009 was highlighted by the privilege to march in the Lions International Parade in Minneapolis.  


The State Fair ends our summer with lots of giggles and laughs.  We had the pleasure of being on KARE 11 during our visit in 2009.

Spring Break 2010 brought us back to Florida for more fun in the sun and marching at Universal Studios.

POOL FUN!

CHEERS! Medieval Times!

It's all about the food!

Marching at Universal Studios

Shopping Fun!

We gather each night to review the day and go over plans for the next day!

Then this past summer we were fortunate enough to get new uniforms and a banner that blend the East Central and Willow River school colors together.  We sure look sharp!

Willow River Days - 2011