Apparently living in Silver Spring for 6 years was not enough to know that there is a major Thanksgiving parade that runs through it every year. It may have actually not started until after we moved, but we discovered it this year and had a great time. It was like a little slice of the Macy's Parade...right here in Maryland. The wonderful farmers market featured chocolate croissants, which was a great way to start off the morning (though Samantha picked out an apple in lieu of a croissant--where did she come from?)
Friend Leslie and I navigated 6 children through the crowd--and thank goodness I went with her because she saved Lucy from getting squashed from a fire truck. This first picture makes me laugh:
a) Lucy's ensemble choice for the day is particularly poignant in the pictures. The leopard pants and striped hat are prime. b) Samantha grumpily hiding behind her friend Ethan when she saw the camera come out. It's like a visceral reaction.
Lucy's outfit up close.
And 2 peas in a pod.
And for you locals, if you missed the televised broadcast today, don't worry it will be re-broadcast on Thanksgiving! Here's a preview:
The Washington Redskins' very own marching band. Maybe they thought the horrific mascot would be slightly more fitting in a Thanksgiving parade?
The parade featured about 10 Latin/South American dancing troops. They danced a lot in very intricate outfits, but I will say they all sort of started to look the same by the end.
And in true Macy's fashion, no Thanksgiving parade is complete without Santa bringing up the rear.
Between going to a Thanksgiving parade today, buying my pie ingredients, and ordering my chocolate turkeys for the Thanksgiving table on-line, I'm feeling downright festive!
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