I had told Margot we could camp out to see the parade. My friend Joseph had an alternative that would have let us sleep at home tonight, but it wouldn’t be front row and Margot really really wanted to be front row. Plus she’s never slept out on the street with me for the Rose Parade, so she looked super sad when I suggested we skip sleeping out this year. They are only little once, so I caved. Land at LAX at 1 am. Home around 2. Grab sleeping bags and chairs and by 3 am we are at the Rose Parade, front row spot claimed.

It was chilly, so we snuggled deep in our sleeping bags and tried to catch some sleep before the parade. Kim and Hazel joined us later, having slept in bed at home. Margot loved it.