We
eagerly anticipate the arrival of our first guests for winter (which is high
season) at the Kraus B & B. Jeff’s sister, Jeanine, and husband, Al, are
arriving tomorrow. We can’t wait.
We
rang in the New Year attending the Rose Parade and activities preceding it.
Without further ado, these are a FEW of the pictures capturing that magical
time in Pasadena. It was as wonderful as it seems. Floats are spectacular in person. The colors are vibrant and everything on the
floats is made from flowers, plants, seeds, etc. (Think potatoes to represent rocks).
Before
the parade, we attended the equifest to see performances by horses and riders.
The
next day, we went to Band Fest (one of 3) which showcased marching bands from
high schools and international destinations. Our show included the Calgary
Stampede Show Band and the High School Band from Japan. Only five boys were scattered among the girls
in the Japanese band.
Many spectators camp out ALL night for spots along the parade route. However, our hosts, Mary, my sister, and her husband, John, knew the drill. We left the house at 5:30 am. Earlier my other sister, Linnea, staked out places for us to join her group (curb-side) in lawn chairs.
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| Look, it is Kenny G! |
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J.R. Martinez (motivational speaker, war veteran and
winner of Dancing with the Stars). |
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| Detail is incredible. |
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| Floats are even more beautiful viewed in person. |
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| Paramount Pictures celebrated 100 years in movies. |
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Another 100 years is being celebrated by Girl Scouts.
I was a Scout all through high school. |
Our time was capped off by a visit to the J.
Paul Getty Museum. The museum had been
on my “bucket list” for years. After 13
+ years in development, it opened to the public in 1993. What a gift to the community – entrance is
free! How good is that?
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| Jeff and Martha at the J. Paul Getty Museum |
