St. Patrick's Day Parade

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I know, I know - 3 days late, as usual. Here's some pictures from the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Authentic St. Patrick's Day

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Today they held the St. Paddy's day parade in Worcester so we bundled up the kids and headed down to Mrs. Lavigne's house for her annual pre/post parade party.

After grazing at the breakfast spread, we headed out for the quick walk to Park Street to catch the festivities. Suffice it to say, it was a bit different than last year, and by different I mean it was 30 degrees colder and pouring rain. After spending a week in Ireland last year, I felt that the rain made the whole experience a little more authentic, but somehow that didn't seem to be much compensation. But the kids and parents were troopers and we managed to last through the bagpipers before trekking back up the hill.

Thanks to Mrs. Lavigne who had an incredible traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner ready for us back at the house.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Took the kids to the parade in Worcester today. Our friend's Mom lives close by and had a get together before/after the parade so we headed there first - Thank you Mrs. LaVigne! Rebecca met up with some of her ballet friends there and Gregory hung out with the little brothers. Headed to the parade route around 11 AM and had a pleasant walk. We really lucked out with the weather - it was warm and sunny - one of the best days so far this year.
The parade was interesting - parades always bring out the most interesting mix of people! The street was packed and had a carnival atmosphere and the parade was fun. It included high school marching bands, Irish step dancers (on a moving, flatbed truck no less - impressive), a few floats, and some old cars. We had to leave early to drive Greg to the airport - he's going to the Motherland for the real thing and will be in Limerick on the 17th. Just got back and am facing a week alone - I give single parents a ton of credit - it's not easy. Gregory already fell off a table, and then fell down the stairs while chasing his sister with Lincoln Logs poised above his head ready to strike. And we've only been home an hour. It's going to be a long week ...