Sunday, December 7, 2008

2008 Scottish Christmas Parade

Yesterday we braved the 20-degree temperatures and went to the Scottish Christmas Parade in Old Town Alexandria. It's one of our favorite parades that we've posted about before in 2006 and 2007.

This year we met up with our friends Anne, Matt, and little Ivy. Anne and I used to work together at the Post and it was great to see them all again. Katie loved all the marching, bagpipes, and drums. During the parade she kept saying "Ho ho" in giddy anticipation of seeing Santa. Finally, the big red firetruck drove by with Santa on top. Unfortunately, he was sitting on the opposite side from us but she still managed to get a glimpse.

Later that day we went to a Christmas party hosted by Nancy's friend Tara. it started snowing on the way to the party which made it feel very Christmas-like. Afterwards we went to our favorite pizza place, the Lost Dog Cafe, to eat a yummy pie.

Today we got our Christmas tree. I'll post photos of it later (as soon as we get around to trimming it).

Here are photos from the parade. More photos are here.


Katie marches and drums along with one of the bagpipe bands. If the video doesn't work, then click here.

Alexandria Christmas Parade 2008
Watching the bagpipers march by.

Alexandria Christmas Parade 2008
Bundled up and ready to go. Temperatures were in the 20's during the parade.

Alexandria Christmas Parade 2008
Saluting the parade with her lollipop.

Alexandria Christmas Parade 2008
Enjoying the parade with Matt, Anne, and Ivy.

Alexandria Christmas Parade 2008
Santa!

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