This parade was part of the carnival festivities from last week. We opted out of it the last few years we have lived here, but this year I wanted to check it out. People staked out spots along the street the night before! We strolled out of our house right when it started and were able to get a spot on the grass right by our townhouse complex entrance. Bode thought it was pretty cool to watch the different people going by.
He must have gotten a bit tired because he said he wanted to sit down. Of course he said to Clint, “Sit down by me, dad!” He had to be just like Clint. I thought it was hilarious.
I took a picture of my huge bump through Clint’s glasses. I didn’t realize he was eating candy at the time so he looks kinda funny.
Bode loved it when people threw him candy. The kids in front of us got most of it, but what few pieces he did get went right into his pocket!
All the kids kept calling these loud noises fireworks. So of course Bode thought they really were fireworks. He was so scared! It was just a bunch of old men shooting off old fashioned canons and guns. They were actually shooting blanks at each other old war style. They even called out to kids in the crowd who should they shoot next, and then aimed right at the person and shot. Clint and I thought that was completely ridiculous to be teaching kids to aim a gun at someone and pull the trigger. Everyone seemed to be entertained and was clapping and stuff. It was so weird.
Ever since my bump got huge Bode always wants me to hold him or be sitting on it. It’s pretty uncomfortable!! He’s actually been really whiny lately. I think he can sense something is up. I miss my old easy going child. This whiny, grumpy, mean, non nap taking kid with an attitude is driving me nuts!
Good thing he’s still pretty cute. :) About half way through the parade, Bode said he wanted to go home. We were more than happy to walk the 1 minute back to our house! My brother in law Aaron was staying with us for the week so we enjoyed a nice little bbq for lunch. I just love summer!
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I thought it was so weird that they would aim and shoot at kids in the audience too! Both my kids were scared and crying but after that it was a little better. Such a long parade though we left early too.
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