Mardi Gras, Day 2

Day 2.

First day parade.

And the beauty about a late Mardi Gras - sunshine! And lots of it.

I forgot Lilly's hat, but she was out shoeless and sockless, in the sun. Though we tried to keep her out of the heat, as she kept squinting her eyes, in response to the sunlight. We put our hands over her ears, each time a marching band came and was hitting the big bass drum. We met up with friends at Uncle Adam and Aunt Bitsy's house, then walked over to the parade. Lilly's friend, 4 month old Sophie, was also there. Both babies took bottles (Sophie was wearing an ADORABLE onesie that said, "My parents found me in a KINGCAKE" Mardi Gras and Baby humor!)

I think the day parade was better for her. She was able to nap. And I think the overwhelming factor was still there, but at least its daytime. I kept telling Mark we needed to 'pimp out the baby' to get good beads and plush items. She proved to be a good tool. While the beads were lacking, we did get a flourescent purple and yellow plush snake. She already put it in her mouth. No footballs (my mardi gras want) for us yesterday but the season is still early. Then on the walk back, she fell asleep. Luckily Aunt Bitsy had a porch chair that rocked, easier way to keep her asleep, though as you can see by the picture I can't imagine it was all together comfortable position for her.

Mark and Lilly just took a walk to Whole Foods to get beer for today's two parades. There's one at noon, and one at 1:15. Love the season!