In December we headed out to Newport for the Boat Parade. I didn't really want to go since last year we sat in traffic forever, walked about 3 miles (I was 8 months pregnant) and got there in time to see a grand total of zero boats. This year, though, the Carlsons had a plan. We parked at Newport High school and took a shuttle bus to the Balboa Bay Club. We sat in ZERO traffic, walked about 20 steps, sat on chairs set out on the beach, sipped glorious hot chocolate and had a prime seat to see EVERY boat (and we were just in time, got there about 5 min before the boats started passing). It was SO much fun! And who knew that to the boys, the shuttle bus was going to be the most exciting part of the evening! Zach talked about that shuttle bus for at least a week after.
All 4 kids on the bus, I have about 20 shots of this and this is the closest I got to all of them looking!
Best buds. Nicole said that if one of us moves we better keep in touch so that some day our kids don't look back on pictures and say "Mom why is this random kid in every picture with me?"
Brady all bundled up, he looks a little scared!
The coat was too big the hat too small but when you live here, you take what you get, we don't buy winter clothes!
Chillin' on the bus
Sleepy boyLove,
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2 comments:
I love that picture of the 4 kids! Annie and Zach look quite cozy together :) ha. Fun night. Can't wait until next year.
Haha, I'm glad the Carlsons filled you in on our Boat Parade secrets/traditions. It makes the experience so much more enjoyable! Looks like you had a good time. We were bummed we couldn't go that night and planned to go the next night, but it was raining!!
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