Is it Mardi Gras time yet?

I miss New Orleans for many, many reasons but this time of year I find myself missing it even more. I hated the amount of time it took you to drive 5 miles and didn't like dealing with drunken ignorance, but I loved going to the parades with my family and friends. I just love the atmosphere and excitement around Mardi Gras. It was also great having a two day break from work!

We had a couples shower this past weekend at the house and it just so happened to be a Mardi Gras theme. It was a perfect time to pull out the old Mardi Gras decor and add a little purple, green, and gold to house! We had some fabulous jambalaya and red beans prepared for us by some great friends that live in Louisiana. They have recently started a catering business called Jocko's and do a superb job!! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer.