St. Patty's Day Parade in Morristown

We had such a fun-filled family day today! We started the morning by going to our friends' house for their annual "Bagels and Beer" party before the Morristown St. Patrick's Day Parade. We all laughed at the over-abundance of beer that no one was drinking,

and commented on how much things have changed in just a few years. As guests walked in, they walked in carrying heavy carseats and diaper bags instead of sixpacks and coolers. We all sat around Sarah and Eric's living room and joked that the bodies lying on the floor were a lot smaller and more sober than we remembered in the past, too!

After the party, we headed to the parade. Our secret parking spot by New Jersey Monthly magazine's building was now behind the police barricade, so it took almost an hour to find a spot to park. Grateful for the double stroller and Ron's strong shoulders, we hiked our way to the parade. But once there, we all had a ball.

The kids loved watching the bag pipers, horses, dogs, fire trucks, marching bands, soldiers and Irish dancers all go by. We managed to find a good vantage point on the wall in front of the Ambassador (across the street from Calaloo Cafe where Ron and I had our first date...aw!).

Home for naps, then out to dinner at Pizza Hut. All three kids are wiped out tonight from a fun, busy day. When I put the boys to bed, I asked them each what was their favorite part of the day. Robbie proclaimed the parade as his favorite, specifically, the big dogs. Scottie's response made me laugh. "My favorite part was going to St. Patrick's house for the party." I guess it only makes sense that the party before the St. Patrick's Day parade MUST have been at St. Patrick's house! Sorry, Sarah and Eric! He didn't mean to rob you of the credit for another great party!