MARDI GRAS MAMBO !!!

We decided to experience the Denham Springs Mardi Gras parade. We were in a Christmas parade in December so this month we decided to let Tyler experience what it was like to catch beads instead of riding in the float. We went with some friends from my work, the Deschamps' family and Dustin. We had a great time and the kids loved the floats. At one point a helicopter flew overhead and the kids were astonished. When the parade started they had police officers & the fire department ride through to kick everything off. It was loud but it got the kids pumped for the parade. Also, different branches of the military were there and you know how I love the military so we got Tyler a "Marines" poster and some key chains.

Tyler & Philip after the police brigade came through. Tyler was amazed by all the sirens!!

The Deschamps' crew after the parade passed through. Kaiden had a blast !! He danced and jumped almost throughout the entire parade.

The Clark Family. I work with BJ. His wife Jeanette actually works for the city of DS as well. Their little girls name is Raelee and the little boy is Gage. Tyler has a secret crush on Raelee. Dustin didn't like the idea of me taking his picture so this is what I got.
Dustin finally warmed up to the camera. Joe, Kaiden, Tyler, Phe and Dustin after the parade.

Another couple that I work with. Ben is the Asst. Supervisor for the Water Dept. and Dana works at City Hall. Hannah is a super sweet little girl.

After the parade we got together with the Deschamps' crew. Of course we played UNO and of course I won !!! Go ME !!

Kalli being super sweet as usual. Tyler and Kaiden were sitting on the couch watching 'Cars' & Kalli really just wanted to hang out with the boys so I made a little room on the couch and they all sat like three peas in a pod. **Notice the fear in Tyler's eyes** Kalli doesn't beat him up anymore but you sure wouldn't know it by his expression.