The Christmas Parade

Yesterday we went to the Christmas parade. It was lots of fun! We woke up at 7:00, and then we got dressed. We had to dress really warmly because it was going to be VERY cold. I had on 2 long sleeved shirts, one jacket, my winter coat, tights, long socks, and pants. I was going to wear 2 pairs of pants, but Mom said I didn't need it. I wish I wore those other pants! I also had my hat and gloves. A little bit after we got ready to go Gram and Pappy came. Then after a little bit we got in the car and went to the parade. Mom, Dad, and Maverick got in the middle seat and me, Kannon, and Faith got in the back seat. On the way we saw some pretty big buildings. We saw the American Airlines Center and the big ball tower. We also saw the rocket tower and the ruins of Reunion Arena. When we got there we all got on our hats, gloves, and coats. Me, Maverick, Kannon, and Pappy went ahead. Me and Kannon had a hard time keeping up. When we got there, Pappy laid out some of the blankets he had with him. Then, when the others got there, he laid out the rest of the blankets. We ate our donut holes and drank a little hot chocolate and then Daddy took us down to the place with trees. We chased him around and caught him twice. Then he spun all of us around and then we climbed on a sort of round railing. The first time I jumped of to Daddy. It was scary. The other times I didn't. Then we came back and listened to the rest of a concert that was going on. Then, after a while, the parade started! First came some police cars and some of what looked like golf carts, then dancers from a dance they did further down the road came. Then a marching band came, and then a Santa balloon came.
Next another marching band came, and then a float. Next came some old cars with people in them, and then came STAR WARS! There was Princess Leia and R2-D2, and then came Anikan and Padme in a ship with wheels. Then came Darth Vader with clones and officers and TIE fighter pilots. Then Rudolf came, then Strawberry Shortcake came. Then more stuff came, including bell balloons and other balloons, and then Santa Claus came on a float. Then we gathered up our stuff and walked back to the car. On the way home we saw more REALLY tall buildings and the X building. When we got home most of us were really tired, but happy. It was a great parade! :)