RJ was in charge of the BBQ Row, serving up hundreds of pancakes, cheeseburgers, and carne asada tacos. The day ended with a fantastic performance by the UCLA Bruin marching band - a show that wowed the crowds of spectators and volunteers alike.
The first weekend of December was the SCSBOA Championships in San Diego. A busload of us band parents and friends tagged along, gabbing and playing 50/50 on the bus. The group ended up taking first place for their division - a great way to end a winning season.
Sam got a job at WalMart back in September, and spent the last 3+ months working plenty of hours selling phones, TVs, and assorted other electronic items. He's getting great experience working with the public and learning the responsibility of the working world. Driving lessons are also continuing, but our two schedules don't always allow for much time.
Christmas came with the usual note to Santa asking once again for their trivia scavenger hunt. I wonder if these things quizzes would sell...
The week after Christmas found us back at the float barn decorating this cockatiel/rooster/parrot/toucan thingamabobby bird for the Jack in the Box float.
Matt, Kevin and I went for the first time to the Rose Parade and sold programs to the crowds. A portion of each program was given to the boys for their scout accounts - helping pay for summer camp and other activities. Having never been, it was a fun and wild experience for all of us. We got to see some kids who were marching in two different bands, and also ran into distant family who were spectators. What are those odds?!??
We walked for what seemed like forever, sold a bunch of programs, and also waved to two other friends who were participating in the BSA entry in the parade... all before noon. Came home to sleep through the Rose Bowl game. What a way to wrap up the year and kick off the new decade!
