The Pony Express Days Parade

We had a great time with friends at the Pony Express Days parade! Annabelle loved hanging out and playing with her cute little friends--catching candy, dancing in the streets, eating PB&J sandwiches (Thanks Anna and Jeff)! Stockton was so quiet in his stroller the entire time it was nuts! I parked him close by in an elevated spot with a good view, handed him a sucker every now and then, and he was perfectly content! I guess he likes parades :) Annabelle didn't hide in the bushes one time! :) Last year the loud noises were a bit too much for her, and she spent much of her time hiding in the bushes from all the noise. Before leaving the house this year, we discussed the noises we might hear, as well as a few different ways she could handle them. It worked like a charm--no crying, no screaming tantrums, and no hiding! She did cover her ears a couple times, and even ran to the top of the hill once, but she was determined to keep her cool and stay in control. It wasn't easy for her, I could tell, but she did it! Woohoo Annabelle!

Trying so hard not to scream :)





All the kids were dancing in the street--so cute!

Annabelle and a few of her best friends: Mercedes, Lily and Carly



More great friends: Emma, Will and Ashley



Annabelle's Bestie: Brayden

Arriving back home and hanging out. Annabelle is sitting by Addyson, Brayden's sister. Addyson loves Annabelle! :)

I am so grateful that Annabelle has such close friends! I have really come to love all these kids! They've been close friends ever since they were old enough to talk to each other! Haha It's crazy to think that Season and I met and moved in next to each other when we were pregnant with Annabelle and Lily! They are turning 5 this fall! Time goes too fast :( I wonder if we'll have a similar photo like this in a few years when Addyson, Stockton, Carly and Ashley are all best friends :) You never know...