i love a parade

one of the reasons we've stayed in our neighborhood

for years, aside from establishing great relationships,

is the yearly Christmas parade.

I mean really....

catching up with neighbors

bundled up against the cold

wiggly, excited children

floats

music

lights

toys

candy

santa

memories we'll always hold on to!

are they sweet, or what?!

someone's excited!

here it comes!!

you're a mean one, mr. grinch

waving to santa

the end

sorting through the loot!

now on to a week of

wrapping up school projects and exams,

baking and gift wrapping,

Christmas movie watching,

and hopefully final shopping trips!

let the countdown begin!