RETURN TO JACKSONVILLE PARADE RETURN HOME
Well, we were lucky - it turned out to be a nice day after all. As you can tell by the photos, it had quit raining before we performed for the judges, sprinkled a bit before we actually started and then waited about 20-30 minutes until we got the float dismantled and immediate began pouring.
The dancers had a good turnout - and we had a good enough showing of the tumblers and a good turnout of the preschool gymnasts. Thanks so much to all of our kids and our parents for your turnout for the parade and your assistance in helping Huff 'n Puff look good!!!!! And thank you for helping us show our support of the community!!!! I heard many compliments along the way for our kids and the fact that we came to support the community. I know that it is noticed and appreciated by the community.
And Congratulations to both dance groups!!! They each won First Place for their performance. We watched our video a little earlier and the kids looked great. The parade (and our performances) will be shown several times on Comcast TV - as soon as we get the schedule, we will post it.
Mr. Grinch and Max, his dog!! Along with the dancers--definitely hits of the parade--Michael York and TJ Johnston do their parts for the entertainment. Thanks, guys!!!
Waiting for the judges while others prepared. Some were contemplating dancing on the wet concrete.
Practice Performance
Older Dancers - "All I Want for Christmas is You"
I apologize to the gymnasts - I didn't take any pictures of you today. The preschoolers rode in the in Huff 'n Puff Express and some of Mr. Bobby's gymnasts tumbled the entire parade route, as did Team Members, Katherine Taylor, Maggie Lee and Sydney McGill. Thanks to Mr. Bobby and all of you tumblers. We appreciate your support!!!
You know who these wonderful ladies are - Jackie York, Erin Wunderl, Christy Ellis and Kristi Johnson - what would we ever do without you!!!!
And we finally got Laurel to stop long enough to snap a picture! We are so lucky and the students are so lucky for you all to be our leaders, along with the rest of the staff!!!!!!
Allison was in the parade just in front of us - She is one of our Level Four Team Gymnasts. Allison is seven years old. We're proud of you, Allison.
Everyone did a great job in the parades. We are so proud of all of you!!!!