Christmas Parade 2008

This past Saturday our church participated in the annual Christmas parade. It fell on mine (and therefore Phil's) shoulders to organize the whole thing, and to build it. Since it also fell on our shoulders to do the children's Christmas play this year, we decided that the float would simply be an extension of the play. We did a very simple manger scene using the same props and costumes that we will use in the play later this month. Phil worked very hard (and didn't complain much at all) and built the whole thing by himself and did a fabulous job. Luckily, I had one very dedicated Mom who helped me do all the lettering, and another very dedicated Mom who made our Mary, Joseph, and shepherd costumes. Thank you both so very, very much...I couldn't have done it without you!!! Other than Mary, Joseph, and the shepherd (Trey) all of our kids were very cute animals. We had a sheep, a mouse, a donkey, a cow, and a horse (Jesse). All of our hard work *and stress* paid off as not only did the kids have a blast, but we won first place in the float division and was overall winner of the parade.

The cute little girl that I keep during the week.
Jesse's church buddy. We WON!!!
Afterwards, it was time to talk over all the excitement with cousins.And pay a visit to the parade Santa.