Throw Me Something, Mister!

Yesterday was Mardi Gras, and we had a blast going to both the Gulf Shores parade and the boat parade. There were large crowds for both parades, but luckily we found great spots at both. The staff at King Neptune's were super-nice to let us hang out in front of their restaurant, and they even gave out goodies while we waited for the parade to start! At the boat parade, we did have to wait over an hour to see the first boat, but since we have the dvd player in the car, we just watched cartoons until the boats arrived. We also met some great people at both parades, and it was nice to see how friendly everyone was about not hogging the beads (yes, they did throw beads from the boats!). We didn't have to worry about Hampton not getting enough goodies, though, because Hampton got the hook up at the GS parade! Of course, it doesn't hurt that he had 3 Grandparents there to round up as many throws as they could.

here we are.....Hampton was too interested in some of his goodies to look at the camera

catching throws as the pirate ship float "sailed" by

Randi, in her famous hairdo.

You wouldn't believe the people that came up to her to compliment it!

The loot that we got at the Gulf Shores parade, including 165 beads and 24 moon pies!

Let The Good Times Roll!

Today is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. It's the last day to live it up before Lent starts tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. Since Mardi Gras started in Mobile, it's a HUGE deal down here. Schools are closed and so are many businesses (including Bo's). This is nothing like what you've seen in New Orleans, because down here, everything is very family oriented, which we love. We're headed out today to watch some parades and hopefully get Hampton lots of throws, because he absolutely loves the beads! As they say.....laissez les bon temps rouler....let the good times roll!

Would it be a holiday without a coordinating outfit, courtesy of Grandi?

Maybe, but it wouldn't be as much fun!

Weekend Update

Hampton post-meltdown at his play group

This weekend was busy! We......

• ate yummy fried pickles & okra at Randi's last 2011 birthday bash
• played & had a meltdown during our playgroup
• arrived at our vet's office just in time for the pet Mardi Gras parade
• had a pizza party with some friends
• ran not-so-fun errands like having the oil changed
• visited with friends at the Kelly's Kids party
• substitute taught 5th & 6th Grade Sunday School
• Hampton cut 4 teeth...no wonder he's been cranky!
  

Friday Photo and Week in Review

This has been one fun and busy week! We've celebrated Birthday Eve dinner and Birthday lunch with Grandi, watched the model trains at the train museum, made Mardi Gras masks during story time at the library, been to the park, explored the ChickFilA playplace, played with the neighbors, and more! Whew! This weekend will be busy, too, starting with our playgroup this morning. Hopefully, we'll get to rest a little this weekend, because even though Hampton is really enjoying all the new adventures, his Mommy is a little exhausted!

To The Zoo

Hampton got a zoo membership for his birthday, so we try to take advantage of it regularly, even though it's been so cold. Bo took Hamp down there recently for a fun little outing, since it had finally warmed up enough to enjoy it. Usually, we see the lions last, but since they're Hampton's favorite part, they went through the zoo backwards and started with them this time. Luckily, they did, too, because not soon after that, Hampton decided he'd had ENOUGH! But that's the best part about having the passes....you can make a quick trip and then come back anytime you want!

Happy Everything!

Happy Birthday, Grandi! We hope you have a wonderful birthday today!

Also, we hope Uncle John & Aunt Amy have a happy anniversary!

Park Playdate

Last week, we took advantage of the nice weather and planned a park playdate with some friends. With as much planning as went into it, you'd have thought we were planning a state luncheon, but eventually we got there and had fun! It was the first time we'd gone to the Gulf Shores park, and we actually think we like it a little better than our old standby! While we were there, we met some new friends, too, so it was definitely a good time. We've planned another get-together for this week, so it looks like we may have a new hangout!

Conner checking to see what was going on in the Tot Lot

Hampton trying to take his place as King of the wood plank wall