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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Mardi Gras 2011

We spent a few days in downtown Mobile for Mardi Gras activities. Storms all day Sat meant cancellation of all the parades Sat and Sat night, but a good time was still had by all. There was a Tallship docked at the Convention Center and was open for free tours.
As we walked up to the boat, Stephen looked up to see my mom already on board. "AHOY Captain Nanny!" he shouted!
Here is a picture of Ansley and I on the back of the boat. The wind was AWFUL and I was a bit nervous my children would be blown away a few times. We managed to hang on to them though....
Ansley and Luke in front of the boat...
 The kiddos climbing up to the top deck...
Sara's mom and sister joined us for the adventure on the boat - as you can tell - hurricane type winds were blowing full force....

Stephen at the wheel of the boat!
Jamey and I dressed up for the ball - No, Jamey did not keep on his awesome beer mug hat (Stephen caught this at the Crewe of Columbus parade Friday night) Jamey just looked at this and said, please tell me you did not put this on the internet...


 We ate lunch at Wintzells Oyster House - And as usual, Ansley ordered and and very much enjoyed her plate of oysters. She is more than happy to eat them raw or cooked - but I am a tad leary of letting her eat the raw ones, so she ordered bakes oysters and loved them all. Here she is with her empty plate...


 Stephen showing off his guns.....
 Ansley dressed up in all the gear....
 Sara Martin, Sara Self and I out on the town


Happy Mardi Gras, everyone!!!

2 comments:

MBH said...

Looks like fun was had by all. Did you guys get a room downtown for the ball? So jealous! MIss you and want to see you soon!

Jamey, Lettie, Ansley and Stephen said...

we stayed at the Hampton Inn downtown. It is such a nice hotel. Miss you too!! Want to let kids play sometime soon? (Ok - really, want to get together and gossip by using the excuse of letting the kids play??)
:)