MARDI GRAS 2010

After way too much drama (our Thursday morning flight got canceled because of the Wednesday snow storm), calling Continental 24/7 trying to find something, anything, we finally got to leave on Saturday afternoon. We got a flight out of Laguardia, connecting in DC, and made it to New Orleans just in time for Endymion.

Passing time on the plane!

The pilots asked Nola to come tour the cockpit.

They tried to get her to say Welcome Aboard on the mic but she was a little shy!

We made it just in time for Endymion...wouldn't be Mardi Gras without some Popeyes!

Already pooped after one parade!

When we got back to the hotel...Nana left for a little while...we thought she went to buy chocolate, but it was an even better present...Uncle David, Aunt Christy, and Tripp surprised us and flew in for Mardi Gras!

In the morning the kids opened their Valentine's Day presents from Nana.

Goulashes! Thanks!

We love them!

Sunday morning the kids were ready to start partying!
Throw me something Mister!

My cousins Jennifer, Gretchen & Heidi came in from out of town with their kids. It was great to see them!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hanging out in between parades!

In between floats!

The Crowleys..my poor godson had to wear a cast on his leg. But that didn't stop him from partying! What a trooper!

Nola, Tripp & Connor

Nola trying out different Mardi Gras costumes!

Monday morning we headed to the French Quarter to walk around.
Of course, we had to have some coffee and beignets!

Delicious!

I second that!

Tuesday, Mardi Gras day, was a first for the Andersens and Clays. We usually leave but decided to stay until Wednesday. Nola was Abby Cadabby and Tripp was Woody!
They LOVED the snap n pops!

Nola & Grumps

Miss Mardi Gras

Clowns on Mardi Gras Day!

More Snap & Pops!

Family Pic

"Thanks for a great Mardi Gras 2010!"

Jay celebrated his 10th Mardi Gras & we celebrated our 6th anniversary!
Wow, how time flies, but we wouldn't trade it for anything!

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