Happy St. Pats from Philly!

Last weekend was a blast with cousin Shelby coming all the way from Iowa for a visit...

On Saturday, we visited Hershey, PA (pictures coming...) and did all but bathe in chocolate....

and on Sunday, we watched the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.  One thing you may not know about me....I LOVE PARADES.  I don't know what it is....the excitement, the floats, the people waving at you as they go by...it's all just awesome.

So, on my very official parade rating scale, I give this parade a 7...but only in its lack of floats because it for sure did not lack personality.  It was really fun to watch and gave the big city of Philadelphia a small-town feel for a few hours.  I mean, seriously...how many people in a big, busy city smile at you and wave as they walk by on a typical day?

{All about the love.}

{Husband, Brother-in-law, Cousin-in-law}

{Lots 'o Irish-lovin' people}

{Here it comes!}

{Men in skirts...I mean, kilts :) They were seriously good, though.}

{Re-enactors that - almost - had it all together...my favorite}

{Again...my favorite}

{Adorable twins}

{Somehow, this message has gotten lost over the years...good reminder!}

{I think that means that these ladies are 150 years old??}

{Sell those balloons before they blow away and take you with them!}

{Proud to be Irish}

{Philly Phanatic - mascot for Philadelphia Phillies}

{I would hate to see this guy blow his nose.}

{Cute little Irish dancers}

{...and again}

{...and again}

{Official Philadelphia Eagles Bus}

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!