Goliad Christmas Parade

Tonight was the annual Goliad Christmas Parade. Fred made it home in time to go with us and I was happy. I don't think I would have managed my camera, Michael and Jake all at the same time! Being dark I knew I needed the tripod but there was just no way I could do the tripod with Michael and Jake. This was also Jakes first parade. Jake did fairly well socializing with everyone before the parade. He is learning to sit before being petted and did a great job. When the police cars and fire trucks went by with their sirens going Jake freaked out a bit. I was prepared and knew he was going too...He didn't care for the Goliad Highschool band either. After doing plenty of parades with Julie (horse) I knew what to expect and with Fred there was able to concentrate on Jake 100%. Jake did great and I was proud of him.

Now for the photos...I used the night setting on my camera as I didn't really have time or enough free hands to play with the settings...I knew they were going to be blurry but you know I actually think they came out pretty neat looking....We enjoyed ourselves and got there early enough to walk around the square and check out the local arts and craft vendors. We were able to visit with different friends we saw and Jake was swarmed by the kids and did really well.

Waiting for the Parade to start. Michael just loves sausage on a stick.

Michael watching for the parade. I used the flash plus the night shot setting on this photo...I thought it was pretty cool...anticipation and lots of movement.

Michael sitting in his chair playing with his light spinner.

The lights of Goliads main street.

A tractor and float that were in the parade.

Horse and wagon...I just love the blurry effect and all the lights.

LOL, my feet and the back of Jakes head. I thought of you Colleen when I took this photo and your summer feet shot...about the only photo you'll ever see of me unless someone takes the camera away from me!!

I had plenty of photos but decided not to bore you to death...LOL....