Today is Fat Tuesday. I am at work where there is nothing to feast on. It is depressing. But since the church doesn't really celebrate the revelry that is Mardi Gras, I am not surprised that there is no king cake to be had. Boo hiss.
We went to a Mardi Gras parade and ball in Mobile last night. I was not prepared for the pushing, shoving and apparent public drunkeness that I witnessed along the parade route. We caught a few little stuffed animals and Nerf footballs that we planned to give to our little friends. They were stolen right out from under me.
Literally.
Also stolen was a whole box of Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies that were thrown TO ME. Seriously. I made eye contact with the guy and everything. If I would have witnessed the theivery, a brawl would certainly have ensued. You just dont take a girl's box of oatmeal cream pies. I'm not over it.
That would have never happened in Fairhope... the land of all that is holy and good.
Here are some pics of us at the ball. We had a really good time, and are thankful to Robert and Montigne for the invite. I am too tired to write any more. I am trying to stay awake until 4, after which time I am pretty sure that I will collapse. I really shouldn't go out after 9 p.m. It's not good for my health.
See this little man sitting down? He had a platform made for his wheelchair
so he could ride in the parade. He is like 80 or something. Very devoted.
Me and the Juice. He looked so handsome in his tux. Does this dress look familiar to anyone??
At the ball... typical Justin shot
Very pretty dress and the straps look lovely! You know I'm not very into this whole Mardis Gras thing, but can you please explain the white bowtie and vest...I've noticed that you don't see any black bowties. What is the deal?
ReplyDeletePretty Pretty! I want to go! If I come visit will you take me to a ball and a parade?
ReplyDeleteEmily...your blogs cracks me up...we have to get together soon! We had the same situations at the parade here in our sweet and innocent town of Fairhope...someone in the parade we knew threw Bates a huge Nerf football and some kid tried wrestle it out of my hands while I was holding Bates...you don't take a football from a woman with a baby!
ReplyDeleteWould you like me to send you some Little Debbie Cream Pies?
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