Fiesta Bowl Parade

Saturday morning I took the kids downtown with my sister to watch the Fiesta Bowl Parade. (Kevin decided to stay home with Kolytn, so that he could get some things done around the house.) We were able to find a spot quickly, before a crowd formed behind us blocking the sidewalk. The parade soon began and we were all very excited. Kimble was loving all the horses and Karter jumped for joy as cool cars passed.

Unfortunately, the parade was much longer than I had anticipated. While snacks kept the kids busy for a little bit, Kimble and Karter soon became bored. Kimble kept herself entertained with shadow puppets and then coloring. Karter could not sit still, on the other hand, and was walking in circles around our chairs.

The moment we had come for finally came... Aaron and Parker walking the Westcor balloon! It was definitely the highlight of the parade to see someone we knew. Kimble, of course, was a little upset that she did not get to be in the parade too. (The camera started "acting up" for the pictures I really wanted, of course.)

Once the parade was over, we were disappointed there was not a big finale like we thought there would be, we took our time getting back to the car. The kids were even willing to get one more picture with me. Although the parade was too long to keep the kids' interests and it took up most of our day, I would say that it was worth it. From Ghost Busters and Star Wars to marching band after marching band (including Mountain View, GO TOROS!), the time spent with Kimble and Karter was a treat.