Newport Boat Parade

We headed over to my MIL's house on Balboa Island last night.  We grabbed some burgers on the way and then bundled up to walk the streets to see all of the decorated homes.  About 20 minutes later, the boat parade kicked off with a fireworks show.  It was gorgeous to see the back drop with the fireworks above the ferris wheel and of course, The Harborside Pavilion, where Brad & I were married. 

My girl 'snug as a bug' :)... with some fries, of course!

The boys were ready!!

I was freeezing!!

Watching the fire works...

A few more fries :)

There's Harborside!!!  4.5 years ago we were hitched :)

 

 

 

 

This is the only picture I got of a boat.  It didn't take well as you can see.  We were on the far side of the parade which was a bad choice but we wanted to watch it from the island and didn't want to wait an extra 45 minutes for it to come closer.  We plan to go back tonight or tomorrow and watch it from our duffy boat.  It will be warmer and much closer.  I will try and get more pictures.

Regardless, the kids had a blast!  So many fun things to do for this Christmas season!   But we remember the real reason for the season...Happy Birthday Jesus!