Marching to the Beat of the Drum

Allie and Gabe marched in our local parade the other day.  As a member of the marching band, Allie was required to be there.  Despite the fact that he doesn't even go to high school, Gabe was marching along with her as part of the marching band.  The band director requested 5 siblings to carry the signs at the front of the band.  Allie was very eager to sign Gabe up for the task.  Gabe was okay with it until it dawned on him that he was going to have to walk the entire length of the parade!  But he was faithful and went anyways.  As a bonus for him, he happened to know the other boys that came to hold the signs and they had a pretty good time hanging out despite the long arduous 3/4 of a mile walk.  They looked great marching together to the constant beat of the drum.