Jacob Goes To A Parade

On the coldest day of the year, or at least one of the coldest of this winter season, Amy and I bundled Jacob up and ventured to downtown Royal Oak for their Holiday Parade. Jacob wasn't too keen on the bundling part, but he eventually settled down and allowed all of the layers to be put on him.We loaded up and headed downtown. Upon arrival at a prime parking space, we unloaded the stroller and then started unloading Jacob only to realize that we forgot Jacob's coat. We decided all of the layers would keep him warm until we got there. So back in the stroller went and Jacob was locked back in so that we could make sure our child would stay warm...

A quick stop at home and back downtown again with still plenty of time before the parade started. However, we did lose our parking space. Oh well, we ended up finding a spot just as good.

Jacob had plenty of fun playing in the street before the parade started. This was only after a few trials and tribulations in his new "A Christmas Storyesque" attire. He definitely needed an adjustment period to wearing all of the layers and boots, etc. He never did get cold...

The parade kept sleepy Jacob's attention as he watched the parade pass him by while he was tucked away in his stroller. He was probably the most intrigued by the bands and definitely the Shriners in their little cars. The parade finished off with real reindeer and of course the guest of honor for the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus.After the parade ended, it was a slow stroll past the Fox 2 News team on the back to the car. It didn't take long for Jacob to crash in his car seat. I don't think we even pulled out of the parking space. Getting up at 5:30 am obviously caught up to him as he crashed hard at 11:00. I think Jacob is already looking forward to having another parade in his future.