Lastnight Grant came home from work a tired treeman. We had decided to order in pizza and watch a movie.....but all of a sudden, my Grant decided to have us pack up and go downtown.
Grant used to surprise me a lot. He'd hear about an event, call me from work and say "Get dressed up! We're painting the town red!!!" Lastnight there was a parade in downtown Mobile to "Celebrate Mobile". I love a good parade, but there is nothing quite like going to a parade in Mobile.
Our parades come complete with bands, floats, and BEADS!!!! Since it is the off season, and college kids are all at home, it was not as busy as the pictures you see below, which were taken during Mardi Gras. Mobile, incidentally was the birthplace of Mardi Gras---not New Orleans as is the common belief. We do our Mardi Gras a bit differently for sure----it's more family centered....all you have to do to get something is throw your hand up and say "Throw me something mister!!!"
We caught teddy bears, and other stuffed animals, which we gave away to older, more season ladies. We caught moonpies, and Reese's cups and of course....Mardi Gras beads. You end up catching so many throughout the season of Mardi Gras! Grant found two little girls that weren't wearing any gave his away.
I love the marching bands, although good ol' LA would shine in comparison....many were off in their stepping, not standing tall...and when the parade had to stop they were talking and carrying on. Their drum lines played pretty well, though.
After the parade we went to Grants old work to have a bite to eat. I realized the other day how infrequently this is going to happen when our Little Girl comes into the world. I think we have enough love to give, but I will certainly miss....in some ways....it being just us.
This is what some of the floats look like----and this is how crowded it isduring Mardi Gras!
I hope our Little Lady gets to be an Azalea trail maid!These are ladies that do exceptionally well in their studies in highschool.
They are taught ettiquette and get to make appearances all over Mobile in their
frilly dresses, parasols and hats. Although it is a small picture, you can see the Queen---she's dressed in blue.
Order of Inca float; Civic center in the background.
2 comments:
How I miss the marching band days! The sense of pride we all had when we came in 1st or 2nd place after all those hours of work! It was nice to accomplish something as a team. I saw the marching band recently and was shocked how things have changed...it was sad really.
Your blog is sooo great. I love to read it. I think you should write a book- you have a way with words that is very poetic. Half way there! Take care of yourself! xoxo Jenny B
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