Mardi Gras

Last Saturday, we were able to experience our first Mardi Gras parade. Well, it was a first for Abby and I! We lucked out and were able to get a reserved parking spot along the parade route. What a relief that was because people were already lining up at 7am that morning! And the parade wasn't until 4:30pm!

Since we were closer to the end of the parade we knew it would be a while till it got to us. So we headed out about 2pm and set up "camp." We tailgated with some friends of ours and enjoyed listening to music and people-watched. We had boudin, shrimp, sausage, brats, chips, dips, jerkey, and of course the famous "KING CAKE" to name a few.

The weather was cold and breezy but we made the most of it and came prepared. Lots of blankets and all our cold weather gear!

Finally, around 7:30ish the parade starts making it's way down our way. Abby had napped prior to it so she was ready! I think she was in shock at first then warmed up to it. All the music and people throwing things at you was new to her!

The Krewe of Centaur Parade was something else. What fun we had and came home with more beads, cups and stuffed animals that you would of believed!

We look forward to making this an annual tradition in the Aldrich family!

"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez"...Let the Good Times Roll!

Mardi Gras 2010

Ready for a tailgate??

Abby & M0mmy trying to stay warm!

Snacks, movies, warm blankets...she's all set!

Our "camp site" for the day!

Abby took this pic of me...she loves my camera now!

She even took this pic of Dan!

Abby and her friend, Sydney, waiting for the parade.

We loved the "moo dat" float!

Daddy's little girl!

The "Build-A-Bear" float was actually tossing out their bears to the little ones...too bad we didn't catch one of those!

Our friends, The Morris Family!

Abby caught a teddy bear during the parade and it was the highlight of the night! She named him Honey Bear. :)

Our "loot" from the parade!!