When we found out that we only lived about 6 miles away from the Rose Parade route, we decided we had to do it at least once! Most people we talked to before going laughed at us and told us that it was kind of a one time thing--like we'd get it out of our system after this. We weren't sure what to expect, but I'm so glad we went!
Our friends Kelly Warneke and Jesse Sipan joined us for the celebration, and we all headed out to the route to claim our spot around 4pm the day before. We came equipped with sleeping bags, jackets warm enough to weather a blizzard, hats, gloves, and tons of food. Here's a peek at our car if you didn't believe me!
It was especially fun to be at the parade in person because we actually helped out with a few of the floats! Jesse and I went with a group from church to Pasadena Sunday before last to work on floats. It was a lot of fun. I had never done it before, but Jesse's been doing it for years, so he's a pro!
Here we are working on floats!
The Alhambra float
Jesse and Jesse grilling our dinner
The girls set up camp
Jesse and Kelly
Us
Our front row seats! We were right on the curb and had a great view of the whole parade.It was so much fun to be there!
There it is!
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