Parade of Lights

This past Friday night we went to the Louisville's annual parade of lights. My mom picked up Josiah from daycare and we met some friends at the Waterloo Restaurant. The Restaurant is right on Main street where the parade was being held and they got a table in the front. It was perfect! We had dinner and when we were done we walked out the front door and had a front row seat for the parade.

Josiah had his big coat, gloves and a blankie. It was a chilly but he stayed warm! We waited outside for about 15 minutes before the parade actually started. I was a little nervous that he'd be restless sitting in his stroller that long but he did great. All of the towns firetrucks led the parade down Main Street. It was loud and there were sirens and flashing lights. Josiah watched in amazement. He was a bit tired so he stayed pretty mellow throughout. It got pretty cold toward the end of the parade but there was only about 10 minutes left so we toughed it out. I didn't want Joey to Miss Santa. I know he has no idea who Santa is, but what kind of Mom would I be if he missed SANTA!?!?!

All in all a great time was had! Joey talked the whole home about the truck saying "WOW TRUCK" and "Bye, Bye truck"! He didn;t even fall asleep he was so excited. I can't wait for the parade next year!

Lucy

Lucy, I never meant to fight with you in such a way that you would just pack your bags and go! I'll miss our middle of the night cuddles and early morning pet sessions. I still make sure you're not at my feet when I get out of bed each morning. I know Josiah was tough on you, but he loved you just a much as the rest of us. You were so good with him, even when you he loved you extra rough. Even Ethel will miss you. I know she loved you much more than you did her, but you did love her in your own way. Rich misses you too. You still have a home should you choose to come back. If not, just know we loved you very much. You were our first baby. I'll never forget how we caught you from Aunt Jack's back yard. We brought you home and you were a wild kitty. So much so that Rich wanted to call animal control. You soon settled down and became our baby kitty. Bye bye kitty...