Mardi Gras in Virginia

Since Orin won't have the opportunity to grow up attending Mardi Gras each year (I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing) it's nice when Grandmas and Cousins are thoughtful enough to send some beads for him to play with. I don't know what it is but kids LOVE beads. Orin was having such fun this day I couldn't resist taking a few pictures! If we are in Dallas by Mardi Gras next year we'll make it a point to drive down to New Orleans and bring Orin to his first parade. I'm sure he'll have a blast.