firetrucks and parades

The Royal Order of the Firetruck... This is by far our favorite parade during Mardi Gras! I don't know if it's because it's so fun seeing people decorate their golf carts, boats and tractor trailors, or because it's our neighborhood parade! And this year, Bennett and Jon rode on the twin's float and had a blast! Unfortunately we didn't capture a photo of B and J on the float because they flew by us too quickly... and I was that screaming mom trying to get her baby's attention - so proud!

We ordered pizzas, packed the coolers full and had a great time hanging out with Francy, JoJo, Chris, Ashley Lynn, Emilynn, MarMar, Uncle Stan, Little Joey, Hutton, DeeDee, Grandpa, Ms. Jean, Lindsay, John and Jay!

DeeDee couldn't wait to get her hands on Jay!

Hutton came with MarMar, Uncle Stan and Little Joey

Emilynn taking part in Mardi Gras too!


On Monday night, Jon came home early from work and we decided to head to downtown Fairhope for the OOMM Parade. This is Mrs. Pam's Mardi Gras society and we were really excited to take B to the parade and watch from the bank balcony. We were hoping to meet up with Mrs. Pam and Mr. Jordan, but they had great seats at Aurora's across town and close to the loading at the Civic Center to see Mrs. Pam's friends! Jon and I had not been to this parade in years and we had a great time. Afterwards we headed to the Mexican Restaurant! Who would've thought the Stablers, the Rices, the Hawleys and the Liebs ate Mexican food - ha! Only twice a week :)

Hutton at the OOMM Mardi Gras Parade Monday night

MarMar and Jay

B having a pre-parade snack

Very possessive and proud of his beads

He was dancing like crazy to the bands - like his momma :)


Trying his first moonpie! - 02.19.12, 17 months

Giving the moonpie back... not so much for him.

Jay Nicklos caught a rubber chicken!

Jon, Bennett and Jay taking in the festivities