Mardi Gras Ball - Part 2

Friday night we attended the very traditional Victoria Ball and Saturday night we were invited to the Krewe of Rio ball. Completely different. They still elect royalty, but the ball is like a huge party on crack. They are completely all about every second of the night being totally crazy and fun. The dancing began the moment we walked in. I'll share a few photos to illustrate the madness. :-)

Larry - decked in his feathers.

What an experience!

Mom, Mother in Law, Gramma and ... Queen?

Colin and I set forth on our trip to Lafayette for an experience like no other... Mardi Gras in Louisiana. It seems early, but Mardi Gras season actually begins January 6th and ends Ash Wednesday. There are several festivities that lead up to the parades, such as Mardi Gras Ball's. My mother-in-law is part of the Krewe of Victoria and was selected as queen of the ball. If you've never experienced one of these, they are amazing. Each costume is so detailed, decorations are over the top and elaborate and gowns are exquisite.

Myself, Annie, Colin and Canon prior to the ball. We each have pins saying "Queen's Daughter" and "Queen's Son."

Colin, Julia and Cason, enjoying a few drinks before the festivities.

Larry and his boys. It's just neat to see them together like this.

Anne and I enjoying the party. What a party it is!!

Colin and I posing. This never happens. I'm so happy to have a photo of the two of us.

These were party favors on the queen's table. They made stabbing noises as you swing them.

Here is Queen Judy herself. I told you, elaborate and detailed. She looked stunning and happy and so in her element as she made the rounds of the room. She's worked so hard for her Krewe and totally deserves this. Congrats Queen Judy! We love you!

My Goofiest Subject

As a complete amature photographer(and I use the term "photographer" loosely here), I try to capture my subjects doing what they do, as if the camera wasn't there. Well, one of my prescious subjects is just tough to work with. He seems to smell the camera at all times. Needing to contort his body or features in some unorthodox manner if ever there is a click of the camera in his direction.

Oh well, now that I think about it, he would do these silly things whether the camera is there or not. :-)

Best. Feeling. Ever.

Why I'm Not in Pictures :-)

Thanks for taking these, Dad!!

Check out this Run!

Go Colin Go!! You have an open field!!

Don't worry about Amy, she's tough, but not big enough to take you down!

Uh oh! Here comes big Drew!

HOLY MOLY - you smoked him!!

#80! #80! #80! All the Way!!

I Love My Family!!