* the weather was gorgeous today – 70 degrees * I took my kids to 8 different parades from Mandeville to the French Quarter (over the past 2 weeks) – no boobs – no unruly drunks – I never felt that anyone’s safety was in question. In fact, I felt very safe the whole time …
I know, most of you have been holding your breath with anticipation. When will Greta finally nurse her hangover enough to actually tell the rest of the world what goes on inside this “closed – invite only event?” Well sit back & laugh while I turn my tale of chaos for the world to read. …
I promise to fill you in later!
I have guests coming in town, a ball to get ready for & parades to take the kids to watch. I am sooooo excited for this weekend. I just hope it warms up!
I can’t tell you how excited I am to be going to the Bacchus Ball. I am even more excited because I just checked their site & the theme is “through the eyes of a child.” I saw a Monster’s Inc float, Ice Age…OK I admit it, I’m a big kid!
We all went to the “Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade” yesterday. Yes, bark & is woof-woof. I promise pictures later today! For the record, we already have a gazillion Mardi Gras beads. My daughter is decorating the whole house with them. See Mom, Mardi Gras is not just a huge drunkfest – it is family …
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The whole family went to the “Krewe of Eve” parade last night. We watched from the start, surrounded by tons of families & kids. We now have another box of beads, tons of stuffed animals, Barbie dolls & just “stuff.” You either have to stand back, get close to the floats, or be as high …
This weekend should be very exciting for the whole family. There are tons of parades. We are going to watch the Mandeville “Eve” parade on Friday night. On Sunday we will head to the French Quarter for the Barkus “dog” parade. We will not be bringing Chulo the Super Dog, as he gets a little …
I went to the boonies in Covington today (not really – but acording to locals – I might as well have driven back to OK), to get my gown altered. I made about another 5 stops to get hubby shoes, vest & bow tie. Everyone was so friendly & I think I met my personal …
We attended our first ever Mardi Gras parade today in Metairie. It is called The Little Rascals Parade and is totally put on and created by kids. We sat in front of CC’s Coffee, where I got a King Cake Latte’ (my first time at CC’s) – delicious. Clear the attic for the newly aquired …
I had a blast dress shopping today. I headed over to Prima Donna’s Closet in Metairie today. They had a fantabulous selection of evening gowns, gently used designer clothes, shoes, handbags & jewelry. Stephanie, the store manager was amazing- she knew what would be appropriate for a Mardi Gras Ball & what went with my …
Since this Cinderella needs a ball gown & since she is still unpacking & since she no longer has to dress like a conservative Army Wife…off to the consignment store lalalalalalala! I collected some beautiful clothes over the years – but good-bye to them forever – today! Hello FUN clothes for LA in a post-military …
Word on the street has it that this Cinderella will be attending a ball in 2 weeks. Stay tuned… I have been scouring the web all last night figuring out how big a deal Mardi Gras Balls are – HUGE DEAL!!! I have Prince Charming, a mini van for a carriage, now all I need …
Hubby sent me one of those, “you know you are born n’ bread in LA if,”e-mails this morning. I really am completely clueless. And for the record – gold green & purple aren’t that bad together!