Mardi Gras is so amazing because it can be whatever you make of it. Its probably not quite like you imagine - definitely not all drunken chaos. Although, if that's what you want, I know where you can find it;) We tried to mix it up and check out all the sights this year. Here are some of the best moments:

The first parade of the season, Krewe de Vieux, and our incredibly large beads!


Sporting our handmade Tu Tus on the roof of Willy's school. A great view of the Endymion Parade!


Willy and I took the little neighbor girls to Bacchus. This darling girl spends so much time hanging out with me that she calls me mama.


Courtney's friend from UVA and I right in front of my favorite, Trombone Shorty!


After Jazz Sunday at church we made our way to Magazine Street to catch Thoth


The need for beads is hard to explain, but we got our fill and afterwards we really just needed a nap!


With Courtney, my beautiful little sprite, at the Zulu parade, nice and early on Fat Tuesday.