The Christmas Parade

Yesterday, we took Granddaughter and Grandson #1 to the city's Santa parade. It was warm and a little muggy. We parked ourselves in some shade near the beginning of the route about 15 minutes prior to the start.

We had other little ones around us. When the parade first started, Granddaughter was none too happy about the sirens and the motorcycles. She kept her fingers in her ears most of the time.

Many of the floats and other participants gave out candy and beads. At first, we made the kids stay on the sidewalk with us, but it wasn't long before other -- bigger -- kids (including some adults) stood out in front (behind the parking line) and our little ones were being passed over. Finally, when some dogs came by (Animal rescue) we walked them out to the line to let them pet the dogs, and we stayed there. They got plenty of beads and some candy. They really enjoyed the parade -- and the best part was seeing Gee Gee and Pop Pop (Great Grandma and Great Grandpa) come by. Gee Gee was on a float and Pop Pop was driving a mini-car. A few minutes after they say them, we walked towards the end of the route and found the Snow Festival. We had them slide down a small snow hill. Granddaughter did fine but Grandson almost fell out! It was so crowded and they were so tired, we didn't stay for anything else. They both fell asleep in the car, but didn't stay asleep long after we got home.

Later in the evening, Baby Grandson (3 months old) came to stay for the night. So we had Camp Grandma again. Grandson #1 slept almost 13 hours! He was a very tired little boy.

And now Grandma and Grandpa are going to rest!