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Everybody Loves a Mardi Gras Parade

February 22, 2012 by Elaine

Mardi Gras is over and tomorrow Lent begins (or today, depending on when you read this…)

The festivities of the last week and a half produced more beads than our household could handle so we already have a bag full, ready to be donated.

Our last parade was a warm one since we spent it in 80-degree weather and surrounded by friends.

Between floats passing, The B Man was sprinkling himself with water from my water bottle while at the same time sweat dripped down my back.

You just never know what you’re gonna get weather-wise.  

Here’s a slew of pics to show you what a good time we had.

Hope you had a little indulgence on this Mardi Gras 2012!

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Filed Under: Friends, fun, Holidays, louisiana

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Comments

  1. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:16 am

    I love the vibrant colors!

  2. Robin says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Looks like fun, I’d love to see Mardi Gras someday!

  3. Stacy Uncorked says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    That looks like so much FUN! One of these days we’ll get down to experience Mardi Gras. 🙂

    Stinky Cats

  4. Julia Hunter says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Great pictures! It looks like everyone has a fabulous mardi gras.

  5. Kameron says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I’m not even catholic and still feel compelled to give something up for Lent. 🙂 Looks like a lot of fun!

  6. Jen says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I have never been to Mardi Gras. Thanks for showing it to me. 🙂

  7. Loukia says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Beautiful pictures! Looks like such a fun, happy time! And I’m totally jealous of the weather…

  8. The Preppy Girl in Pink says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Great weather, lots of vibrant colors, smiles on your kids’ faces. Looks like a perfect Mardi Gras to me! I’d love to celebrate it big sometime.

  9. Carrie - ASassyRedhead.com says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I am a Texas girl through and through. I’m talking so twangy you probably can’t understand me if I talk too fast.

    BUT.

    I have always said if there was any other place I’d live…hands down, Louisiana. There is nothing I don’t love about that state.

    I’ve been all over it and visited so many cities there and even have relatives scattered through out.

    And seeing your pictures make me homesick for a place I’ve never lived. And I know, that makes no sense at all.

  10. Marie says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I’m envious of your hot weather. Here in the tundra, it’s about 15 degrees. I really need to move. 🙂

    -MM

  11. Jennifer says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    This weather is killing me. KILLING me.

  12. Emmy says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Looks like they had lots of fun. We didn’t do anything here– but definitely more of a down south thing.

  13. Jessica says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Look at all those beads! I would love to visit one year for Mardi Gras.

  14. Buckeroomama says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:33 am

    That looks like a like of fun… and what great weather! I can’t even see outside our windows right now; it’s SO foggy and wet.

  15. Galit Breen says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:39 am

    Stunning and seriously So. Much. Fun! xo

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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