Mardi Gras 2008

WD, Erin, Dylan, and I were downtown Saturday afternoon. We were trying to hang out and do something different, so we headed down to the Arts & Science museum (thanks to my mother-in-law, Aleta, for the annual family pass). The kids loved the space stuff, but my favorite was looking at all the art. Some of it was so nice and textured, that it was hard not to touch it. After wandering through the museum, we headed out to the street where a Mardi Gras parade was going on. We all caught beads and enjoyed watching the floats in the chilly weather. We ended up at Coffee Call where we warmed up with hot chocolate for me and Dyl, Cafe-au-lait for WD and Erin, and beignet fingers for all! It was a great weekend.

Jupiter Parade 2008

Erin and her dance team were invited to walk/dance in the Jupiter Parade in downtown Baton Rouge Saturday night. We were all very enthusiastic, until we realized how very cold it was going to be. The girls were good natured, but danced very little. They were trying to stay warm and to keep smiles on their faces. The crowds were polite (as far as Mardi Gras crowds go), so other than the cold weather, it was lots of fun. Dylan and WD spent father-son time while I walked with Erin. They ended up catching lots of beautiful beads and even toys.

Gonzales Christmas Parade 2007

We waded through many people to get to see our girl march and cheer in the Gonzales Christmas parade... she was great! Of course, when Ms. Stacie and I began hollering her name, she hid beneath her pompoms... I know, we can be so embarrassing sometimes. Once we saw Erin, we were ready to go... it was so warm. I can't believe this is December weather.

You go, Rin! You are so beautiful! (See blondy in the middle?)