The Zavala clan drove to New Orleans for Mardi Gras! JZ was apart of the Tucks Crewe and boarded the float with buddy Rand Wrighton. Both families brought the kids and it was a blast - super kid friendly! Rand is from NOLA and his family hosted us in true southern style. Friday we saw 1 parade and Saturday we saw 3 parades - and everyone got hit in the face with beads! The kids sat on the ladders while Meredith and I caught the beads from behind. It was Presidents' Weekend, Valentine's Day, Rebecca'a birthday, and of course Mardi Gras - with perfect weather! It was filled with king cake, beignets, gumbo, red beans and rice, and jambalaya... it was fun.
The boys
The moms awaiting the boys on the float catching beads.
A birthday float for my birthday girl!
O'Neill's favorite float was the pirate ship.
My girls - watching the parade from our hotel room.
Victoria's favorite part of the trip was exploring the hotel and room service.
The ladders!
King cake in the lobby!
Jackson Square
The only family picture from the weekend!
Beignets - more powdered sugar please!
Rebecca's face cracks me up in the photo- she wants more!
Aquarium visit!
The Birds! It was the highlight of the day! O now wants a parakeet for a pet!
