Firetruck Parade

My sweet Valentine let me sleep in this past Sunday and took over baby duty for the morning. When I woke and walked into the kitchen I found valentine's on the kitchen counter from my two favorite boys and a spectacular BIG breakfast!

Sunday was a beautiful day and after church we opted to take Grant for a stroll to a nearby park where he had his first experience in a baby swing.
He was able to swing alongside Daddy and he loved it!

I love that Grant is looking at me in this picture with the expression that seems to say, "What? You've never seen a swing before?"

Included this pic just to prove, yes, I was there that day even though I loathe this picture of myself. No, I have not seen the sun in months!

After we played in the park we grabbed lunch at a nearby cafe and then settled in for another "kiddie" parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. The firetruck parade was full of all things that GO! Firetrucks, Boats, Schoolbusses, a child's delight!

Grant once again loved all the beads we caught. Everyone yells, "Throw me something, Mister" to the people on the floats and they throw incredibly generous gifts. I caught two stuffed animals that I ended up giving to a little girl beside me, one was a mermaid and the other was a flower. They throw moonpies galore, cups, beanie babies, toys as well as the beads.

The Loot:

We've been enjoying our moon pies a little too much this week!