PARADE!!!!

While Padg was away killing pheasants this weekend (his one and only hunting trip every year), the boys and I went to the Children's Christmas Parade with the Lines (Johnny, Shelly, Lydia, and James). We got there two and a half hours early to claim our spot and boy was it a good one. Front row not far from the beginning of the parade route and right by a park with a playground. We couldn't have PAID for a better spot. It was so worth getting up and getting there early. What a perfect day. Train ride to downtown, playground, parade, train ride back and then a play date with Luke and Marshall Garthoff. Oh and I almost forgot to mention a visit with Santa Claus in the Bishop Arts District. Cole went right up to him to give him a hug and Topher didn't hesitate one second to tell Santa he wanted a Mr. Potato Head for Christmas. I'll post the picture with Santa as soon as I get it. What a big day. The three of us are all going to sleep so well tonight. :)
Me with Cole, Topher, Johnny with Lydia and Yogi and Booboo.

Lydia let Topher borrow her hat. The wind was quite chilly.


They had quiet a hard time with all the big balloons due to the wind. It was actually kind of funny.



The big guy himself!
The train ride home put Cole right to sleep.