A Little Bit of the Irish

Yesterday, we stumbled upon someone's facebook status about a children's St. Patty's Day parade.  So, we loaded up and headed downtown this morning to see what we could find.  Now, the "real" St. Patty's parade is far from kid friendly, so I was excited to check out the activities geared towards kids.  There were jumpy things, some sketchy mall parking lot fair rides, and fair food venders.  The highlight though was the "Pet Parade."  People decked out their pets in some crazy costumes and paraded down the street for all to see.  My favorites included a llama, several miniature ponies, and a wagon carrying a bird in it's cage.  Walker and EK were more traditional in their favorites and preferred the dogs.  Next up was what we expected to be a parade.  It was however, about 50 people and their kids walking up and down the street.  The streets were lined with spectators...and all we saw was a group of 50 folks.  Oh well.  EK still said it was "the best day ever" and Walker was tickled with the pinwheel toy some child gave him and the fact that he saw a policeman on a motorcycle.  

 The kids loved the music that was playing.  EK was cutting a rug when some lady walked up and handed me a brochure for a dance studio.  Maybe it was because she was so impressed with EK's amazing dance skills.....or maybe she knew we might need some more training????

 After the parade, we had lunch at Brent's Drug Store.  It was seriously delicious and is such a special place.  My family spent many a meal up at that counter top enjoying a milkshake or a lemonade!!!!

Today was the perfect way to wrap up our Spring Break!  Now we all just need to nap and rest up so we can get back to the grind!!!  Happy Saturday!!!