We took the kids into Billings for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Parked (what felt like) two miles away from where my mom wanted to meet up. Luckily, my sister and I were smart enough to shove a couple wagons in our cars before heading out. Naturally Chase wouldn't sit it in and I ended up carrying him most of the way to where we watched the parade, still, it was pretty nice to have the wagons there for all the bags, coats, etc. Carter thought the parade was OK, but loved the part where candy was thrown. We had to keep a pretty close eye on her to keep her from racing down the street following whoever was throwing the latest bit of candy. We were near the end of the parade route so not too much candy, but really just about perfect!
Cade got most excited about the mounted riders, I loved the bagpipes and Chase, he LOVED the popcorn. My sister had the brillant idea to get a bag for the kids and Chase was entertained for almost 2 hours with it. It was awesome!
Chase watching some of the parade, although he spent most of the parade sitting happily on the curb with (his, as he thought of it) popcorn. Yes, I did have him on a leash. I LOVE the teddy bear leash...saves worrying about them running off into traffic, dissapearing when your trying to help the other kid, I think it's the best thing ever. I've watched city kids sitting happily in their strollers for hours, but never ever managed to get my kids to sit in one for longer than 15 minutes before throwing a fit. Probably because we don't live in town and they seldom have a need to be in one. But the leash is awesome at this age when all he wants to do is get down and explore!
By the time we got home, everyone was all tuckered out! It was a fun outting although I think I can wait awhile before we attempt another parade!
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