Mardi Gras!

Well lets just say we almost didn't make it to Mardi Gras this year.  We left on Friday afternoon and I rushed to get all of our things together and pack the car so when Nick came home we would be ready to go.  I guess I should have taken it as a sign when I had to back the truck in the garage to load it because of the rain :(  It rained from the moment we left our house to the moment we drove in the driveway at my parents.  It took us a little over 10 hours to drive a normally 7 - 8 hour drive with an infant.  Lake Charles traffic was horrendous and we ended up detouring north to Kinder and back down to I-10.  Beckham was an absolute angel.  He made it from our house past Houston and only really fussed once when he was hungry.  We cannot ask for a better traveler.  We are so blessed!! 

After we got the crazy travel out of the way it was time to experience Nick and Beckham's first Mardi Gras!!  Saturday we went to Leslie's and walked to the parade route with her crew.  I loved watching Nick take in all of the excitement. 

Crazy Lelie gearing up for the parade

Nick you have to put your hands in the air to catch anything

oh Like this???

Ok starting to get the hang of it...

Leslie showing Nick how to dance to the bands in the street

Nick caught some big balls!

after getting loaded up by Abby and Beau and getting hit in the 

eye I would say first parade was a success

He looks mighty happy to me :)

Sunday was the King's Luncheon, 

My dad was Captain of the ball so they were presented on the runway.

Nick and I after the King's Luncheon

Monday night all of the crazy Indians ride in the parade

Beckham and I took a stroll around the block to see the Indians get ready

Nin-Nin hurried to wash her hands so 

she could hold our little man,

I think the facepaint, feathers, and hat made him a little unsure (no worries it only lasted 20 seconds)

Monday Night Parade

 Nick was practicing blocking his face so he wouldn't get a bead in the eye

Happy Mardi Gras!! Beckham's first parade

He was so happy the whole day

flashing that smile that will melt your heart

I love my little family. I am the luckiest girl around

Max and Uncle Jimmy were part of the King's crew

 and were in the parade  

ready to head home after a successful first Mardi Gras

It didn't take any of us long to fall asleep for a long afternoon nap

Eleanor is 9 months pregnant and due 4 days after Mardi Gras.  Her dad was King and I think Sweet Baby James held out for her to make it back home before he/she made an arrival

Captain of the Ball, his bow was perfect!

I think he had fun... I even see a smile :)