A Parading We Will Go

Holiday Christmas Parade

A few weekends ago I took Baby P on a very special outing. I took her to her very first Christmas parade!

Holiday Christmas Parade

Holiday Christmas Parade

The real reason I’m always in attendance of my town’s holiday parade is to entertain the customers at our shop. I always do a pretty good job of that (nobody’s better than me at playing dead), and this year Baby P even helped me out by squealing and dancing for all the visitors too (only my camera crew missed catching that, shame on them). It was nice to have a little extra help, entertaining customers is hard work!

Holiday Christmas Parade

But after our duties at the shop (and more than a few diaper changes for Baby P), we hit the streets to watch the parade.

Holiday Christmas Parade

Holiday Christmas Parade

Fire trucks and flashing lights are always a favorite for me and now my sister too, but the music really gets us in the Christmas mood!

Holiday Christmas Parade

I was super excited to see some fellow low riders in the parade! Although I’m pretty sure I totally had them out dressed!

Holiday Christmas Parade

Baby P though, she got to wave to Santa! I admit, I was a bit jealous, but then I remembered that I’ve had 8 years of Santa visiting my house just for me, so I felt a little better about sharing Santa with my sister this year. Overall we had a blast at the Holiday Parade this year, and I can’t wait until next year when my sister will be running around at it with me!

Only 3 more sleeps until I get to see what Santa brings me under the tree! I can’t wait!

Does your town have a holiday parade? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Last weekend crowds of people began gathering outside the door to my family’s shop in town. As much as I was hoping they were coming to visit the cutest shop dog in town (that’s me in case you were wondering), they were arriving for a different reason.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

It was Christmas parade time!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

This year’s parade was a little different, because if you’ll note my attire….it was nearly 70 degrees! That’s unheard of for December in Pennsylvania.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Warm weather or not, I wouldn’t have missed the parade anyway….as I haven’t missed one since I was born!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Especially because the fire trucks are always my favorite. That siren gets me howling EV-ERY time!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

But the real excitement is always when just before sunset Santa and Mrs. Clause show up.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

And this year. This year….he pointed right at me!

I told you me and Santa were BFF’s!

Happy Holidays! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

December 2014 Monthly Recap

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And now onto my December Adventures…

Enter at A Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off December by sharing a very special custom leather dog collar which had my favorite pony’s hair in it!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I spent Thanksgiving with my family.

Caught Red Handed // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom caught me being naughty at the shop.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a beautiful collar from mimi green in my favorite color, teal!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my very favorite customers at my shop turned 90, and I helped her celebrate in a big way!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off the 12 Days of Cheer for the month of December!

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a free downloadable desktop wallpaper.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the outtakes from my 2014 Holiday card photo shoot.

Adventure Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some super fun gift guides for the holidays.

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some new fun holiday clothes from Martha Stewart Pets.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my holiday wish list.

12 Days of Cheer! Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornaments // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a round-up of my favorite holiday DIY’s.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Collar Flair // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a DIY to make some holiday flair for your dog.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

I hunted down my Christmas tree.

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

I gave away some fun goodies to my online shop.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I attended my town’s Christmas parade – and sang loudly for all to hear!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared an easy DIY for Christmas Crackers for Dogs.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Merry Christmas, just before I took a short break to spend time with my family.

Wow, who knew my December could get so wild? I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with even more fun – I hope you’ll join me for the ride! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I look forward to a very special event in my home town. And that special event is the holiday Christmas parade! And lucky for me I always have a front row seat right outside my shop window in town!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when the parade starts I’m always the first one out the door to cheer for all my favorite floats and parade attendees.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always sure to sing along with the school bands in my best cheerful Christmas voice – because singing loudly for all to hear is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty colors, holiday happiness – it’s what makes this time of year oh so special.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

And lets not forget the Christmas clown…..because laughter always brightens everyone’s day!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Also, in case you were wondering, don’t worry, I wasn’t the only pup in attendance during the Christmas parade. Just check out this pup who took one for the team and dressed up as one of Santa’s reindeer! He looked so convincing I almost asked him for directions to the North Pole!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

But the very best part of the holiday Christmas Parade is always when Santa arrives!

I made sure to shout out my Christmas list as we rode by…..incase he missed my other 5 letters I mailed to the North Pole!

Merry Christmas! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade Time!

Every year I put on my best holiday gear and get ready for the Downingtown Christmas Parade in town.

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

This year was no exception!

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

Being that I have a 9-5 job working as official shop greeter at mom’s shop in town, parade time I have to work extra hard to invite parade goers into the shop for free hot cider & cookies!

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

Luckily I’m pretty cute, so my job usually isn’t that hard. *wink*

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

After working hard at the shop all morning I was excited to hear that the parade was about to start. I made sure I got a front row seat for all the action!

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

The parade was just as fabulous as always, but the most exciting part is always SANTA!

12 Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade with Ammo the Dachshund

And MRS. CLAUS too!

Hey Santa! I hope you got my Christmas List! See you again in a few days! Ammo the Dachshund

Holiday Parade

On Saturday was the Downingtown Christmas Parade that comes right down the street in front of my shop. As per our yearly tradition, me and Trooper staked out the best spot in front of the shop to watch the parade go by.

downingtown christmas parade ammo the dachshund

There were marching bands galore and lots of amazing floats this year.

downingtown christmas parade ammo the dachshund

And despite the cold temperatures the streets were packed with people excited to watch the parade go by.

downingtown christmas parade ammo the dachshund

This guy on top of an old fire engine even waved at me! He must read my blog.

downingtown christmas parade ammo the dachshund

The parade was so much fun, but my real duties of the day were inside the shop – where I handed out hot cider and cookies to all the chilly parade goers.

downingtown christmas parade ammo the dachshund

I might have had to sample the goods too, you know, to make sure they were tasty enough for my guests.

So what about you, what kind of things are you doing to get into the Holiday Spirit? There’s only 14 more days until Santa comes to visit! Time to get your Holiday Cheer on! Yipeee!