We took Erin out to her first Mardi Gras parade today — a nice little family parade in Houma. We are currently waiting up for her luggage to arrive, a day late, after an unscheduled detour to Akron, Ohio.
I know.
A few quick pictures from today to tide you over:

Erin enjoys her first parade!

Almost as much as my brother enjoys his 347th.

Roasted in the sun, but happy together.
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