Ah, to see the world through Chille's eyes....
To get a prime viewing spot, most parade goers arrive at 6:30 a.m.
Like all SUPER DUPER MAMAS, much research went into finding just the right spot for me and Chille...
Chille was a bit concerned while swimming among legs... But hang in there, Mama's got a plan...
THAT'S what I'm talking about! The corner of 42nd street and 6th avenue makes for the PERFECT vantage point to see all the balloons not just head on, but their profile, as well!
Although the parade starts at 9 a.m. from 77th street, the 35 blocks it travels to reach us takes awhile... The NBC helicopter clued us in to the Parade's arrival.
Here it comes!! YEA!!!
Spiderman is so COOL!! He's coming right at us!
My personal fav - Kermit the Frog has a difficult time making that sharp turn. Hang on, guys!
Chille was happily in awe of the entire experience... I believe he'll never forget this day.
Yes, the bunny of the hour. Often times, I think Chille has the endurance and energy that he has due to his pacemaker. It gives new meaning to the phrase "Who put a quarter in him?" We are very proud of the battery inside of Chille, as it has been keeping him alive each and every day...
The biggest crowd pleaser of the parade: Sesame Street! Go Big Bird!!
Chille gets a lift from his friend as the gang from Sesame Street goes by...
It's Abby Cadabby, a fairy-in-training!!
Every new spell she casts turns into a pumpkin. Keep trying, girl, you'll get it!!
Since the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is shown live on NBC, some of the floats and bands are held back for optimal home viewing. Sometimes, this could be as long as 20 minutes. To keep the crowd entertained, hundreds of clowns zipped by on rollerblades capturing our hearts and minds.
Pokemon elicited another HUGE wave of excitement. AWESOME!!
With all that waiting, befriending our neighbors and getting to know those around us unified us all in our common goal: The Best Experience Possible!
After seeing all of the balloons, I was SHOCKED at the size of Shrek. That is one BIG OL' OGRE!!
I must admit that for the adults, much suspense and intriguing entertainment came in the form of "Can they REALLY make that turn?" All did not always go smoothly and it was fun to watch them lose control and then back up and when they FINALLY got it right, everyone erupted into applause. Gotta love New Yorkers! We expect perfection. Just look at the Yankees!!
In case you haven't noticed, it wasn't just the parade and clowns that made today special. Getting in touch with this breathtaking city means getting out there, hitting the streets, and engaging in one another's lives...
The two floats that brought the girls to their knees was this princess float and....
Mitchel Musso! (I think the tween gals just fainted...)
Mmmm.... Have you had YOUR break today? Well, as a matter of fact, I am feeling a bit hungry...
As Chille and I make our way home via the subway, we catch an NYPD Bomb-sniffing Police Dog taking a well deserved rest while watching the balloons parade by...
Live from da Hood Chille's NYC adventures have us appreciating the arts and stoking the local economy once again...
Well, as long as kids fit UNDER the turnstile, they still ride free...
Just another ordinary day in an extraordinary city...
