Mom and Dad headed right outside our hotel around 5am to secure our spot with a tarp and some chairs. John and Jim headed down around 6:30 to give my parents a breakfast break. Unfortunately, around 8am some police officers told them they needed to move as they were under the hotel overhang. The rest of us arrived shortly thereafter - but have no fear we had power in number and we made our way back up to front row viewing!
Hailey Boo and James with Diaries of a Wimpy Kid balloon.
Here is the NYPD marching band.
Given the recent events in Paris, security definitely was on high alert. There were numerous police officers/security around and we felt very safe.
We love the Elf on the Shelf - but this is a good pic to show just how massive these balloons are in person.
Sage and Papa posing in front of the grand finale - Santa Claus!
It was definitely amazing to say that we have seen the parade in person. It's probably not something that we need to do every year or in the next 10 years but might be something that John and I can take our grandchildren to in the future.
Mmmmm....some hot NY style pizza tasted good after the parade!
We went to Central Park and because of the beautiful weather - almost 60 degrees, everyone was out an about.
I had to share this adorable pic that Aunt Kim captured at Central Park.
And the kiddos enjoyed their first subway ride in NYC, well 4 out of 5 of them did.
Unfortunately, on the way home Miss Kate got sick while sitting on my lap, ugh.
So Kate and I enjoyed a quiet night in our hotel room for Thanksgiving by doing laundry and watching a movie.
