Laissez bon temps rouler!!! All things MARDI GRAS!

We had a really fun and eventful Mardi Gras this past year!! Cecilia was asked to be a part of the royal court of the Mystic Krewe of Zeus in Hattiesburg as Princess to King Greg Garraway. It was such an honor, and she absolutely LOVED it all. From the rehearsals, costumes, bright lights and attention to the CROWN, she loved every minute. I was also asked to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Krewe of Athena in Biloxi. I was a member of this krewe over 11 years when I resigned my membership after we had Les. It was just too much to travel there weekly for practice etc. So it was a fun and special time for me to be asked to do this. It ended up being a lot more fun than I expected, as I was nervous about my 30 page tableau (and the fact I've never been an MC before!). It was great!!!:)

Joseph wanted in on the Mardi Gras action. He already had a MAGA tee, so why not add MZGA hat?! #makezeusgreatagainagain

Getting in the spirit!!

Zeus Dinner Dance which takes place a few weeks before the coronation

Melanie Pecunia and I. She was in charge of dinner dance this year. Amazing friend and Mom!

Jennifer Pattie and Julie Breazeale

My sweet, pregnant friend Daniele Tatum!

Abb and Jonathan

Court practice!!!

Everyone loved this sweet girl. You simply can't help it once you meet her!:)

Ceci gave these sweet favors to her other friends on court and the in coronation.

And... she's ready!

Princess Ceci and her sweet bestie Page to the Queen Adda Laine Pattie

Nailed it;)

King's Court

She was made for the spotlight!:)

  

Uh-oh. Stay awake, Ceci! Only 3 more hours to go. Haha! She actually did an amazing job that night! We were so proud of her!

Me and my #1 girl!

Pages Adda Laine and Mary Leland and Princess Ceci

Proud parents of a beautiful princess!

This girls LOVES HER DADDY!!!

Princess Ceci and King Greg

The after-party!

Pages and Princess Moms