Busy Weekend in Black Mountain

This weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the entire year.  We started it off on Friday night with Holly Jolly.  It's the one night a year all the shops stay open, the roads are closed to traffic and Santa mingles with the locals.  Did I mention that all the stores have cookies, candy, cider or hot chocolate?  It's a great night for the folks of Black Mountain. 

On Saturday, the Black Mountain Christmas Parade marched down the main street.  The kids can't resist a parade.  Our friends, the Moodys, came into town to see the spectacular event.  We haven't seen them for a long time so it was great to hang out again.  Busy, busy fun weekend!!

The kids waiting for the parade to start.

Grady was trying to get EllaGray's attention.  He wanted to show her the rifles....somehow, I don't think she would really care.  Boys!

Once again, the marching bands were too loud for Myles.

Gotta love it when your mayor rides by in a Gator.  That's small town Black Mountain for ya.

Grady was constantly planning his attack on the candy.  How to run out before the next float comes too close?  Yes, we had a few close calls.

The boys loved the high school "stomp" group.

Last but not least, Santa Claus!!!

Josh tiled our bathroom this weekend as well.  Nothing like a little child labor.  Yes, he is wearing a cape....how else would you tile a floor?