All my life I have felt that no one was quite appreciating me. Really I felt quite undervalued and overlooked. I am happy to report that these wrongs have been righted, someone realized how wonderful I am, and stuck me on a parade float. Okay, so that's not so much how it really is. But I did get to be in a parade. Our little family participated in the first annual 'Quartzsite Christmas Parade'. We were asked to be Joseph, Mary, and a very squirmy baby Jesus on the Church float. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical of this whole undertaking. I wasn't really sure what sort of parade this town would come up with. When we arrived where we had been told the parade was starting there was but one 'float' there. It consisted of a truck pulling a trailer that carried a semi-deflated fake palm tree and some discouraged looking teenagers in Santa hats. I have to admit, I nearly told Lee to just head home. This was not the sort of parade I wanted myself affiliated with. Luckily after a little driving, we found the actual parade. Seriously, for Quartzsite, it was not too shabby. As the parade travelled slowly through town, led by a dog pulling a cart covered in lights, we got many compliments on our lovely float, many 'Merry Christmases', and even a "HEY! Happy Birthday baby Jesus!" There was a bit of excitement when a poor little old lady toppled off the float in front of us, causing the entire parade to come to a halt while they scooped her back up. Don't worry, she's okay. My personal favorite moment of the night was when a little old man on a Rascal came whizzing by our float. Now, I don't know if he was officially part of the parade, or if he was just feeling especially festive, but he had draped himself and his scooter in Christmas lights. By the end of the parade 'baby Jesus' was less than excited about the whole thing and just wanted to get down and squirm around. His behavior did not improve when I told him that the baby Jesus didn't squirm. I don't think he really cared.
Monday, December 10, 2007
I have arrived
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I made Tyler come and read this too. It was a good laugh. Especially the part about the Rascal. I'm a little disappointed that Baby Jesus was wearing a track suit instead of swaddling clothes, but I'm willing to overlook that. I'm glad that you have new celebrity and all, but let's be honest- was there any other couple with a baby in your ward- or city? I knew it was only a matter of time before your sweet charms, or biting sarcasm, won over the townsfolk. You are officially "Kelsey of Quartzsite" to rival any Anne of Avonlea. Congratulations.
Ah Kelsey, you make me laugh. Did I tell you Troy and I were asked to be Mary and Joseph for our Christmas float? Troy had other obligations so we weren't (aaa shucks), but I found myself thinking "This whole not having any kids thing is really starting to get us into trouble. First the bean bag toss and now float riders? It's becoming more tempting every day." :) You guys look like a very sacred family.
ah, the hilarity...personally my favorite part of the story was when the old lady biffed it, but that's because I don't like children or the elderly.
I knew you would amount to something someday - just think I can tell all my friends that my daughter and grandchild starred on a parade float! I will almost be as famous as Brittany's mom!
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