4th of July Parade

Last year at this time, we were in the hospital watching the fireworks through a barred window. Yes, when you choose the county hospital as a place to give birth, you never know what you'll get! I spent a week in that hospital healing after Jackson was born! It wasn't too busy (I was the only mom and baby there besides the occasional false alarms) so all the nurses spent their time and energy on us. Extra pudding, extra soda, extra pillows... It was great! Jared and I can't believe it has already been a year! What an amazing year! This year though, we watched the fireworks from the side of the road in St. Peter! Jackson wasn't too impressed after 5 minutes. After all, it was after 10pm and he was a bit restless.
Now that Jackson is a bit bigger - weighed in at 20.2lbs at his 1 Yr well baby check up and 30" long - we were able to take him out to his first parade! It was pretty hot out, but we stayed cool in the shade of his stroller. He also enjoyed the many freezie pops handed out at the parade!
Jackson loves his freezie pops! Next weekend we are set to go to the Fun Days parade and hit up a couple kiddie rides! Maybe even give Jackson a taste of the Footlong Pronto Pups!

Happy 4th!!