July 28, 2012: Ellie's First Feast of Lanterns!

Pacific Grove's Feast of Lanterns is one of the many community events that allows the City to live up to its motto as the "last home town in America."  Each year, the City comes to life with a week of activities that bring community members and visitors together.  I remember pulling my two rabbits Buster and Peter in my Grandma Mothershead's red wagon in the Feast of Lanterns Pet Parade, swimming for blue ribbons in the Feast of Lanterns Fun Swim Meet, country line-dancing at the Feast of Lanterns Street Dance on Friday night, and - year after year - setting up our blankets in the same spot at Lover's Point Beach for the Feast of Lanterns pageant and fireworks on Saturday night.  As I've gotten older, returning home to the Feast of Lanterns has been a great chance to reconnect with friends from high school, and spend time with family.  I was thrilled this year to be able to introduce Ellie to this amazing community tradition.  Although we were only able to attend the festivities on Saturday night this year, we had a wonderful time.  Here are some pictures of Ellie's first Feast!