Just so you know....

this blog isn't Evie's pity party. Yes it gets pretty rough and I'll be the first to whine..that's just me.  On the other hand I guess you could say 'when it's good....it's really good'! So here's a little taste of those good times lately!!!


Krewe of Phoenix, Call Out Ball,  January 23, 2010

Awesome night celebrating our friend Duke Ryan and his wife Amanda! We have so much fun with them and don't get to see them often enough!  The Ball itself was very unique and entertaining. Let me just say...Natchez knows how to party!!!



Knights of Sparta roll on Napoleon and Prytania, February 6, 2010


Here's a picture of some our standard krewe lately. Greeted by Dukes Denis and Danny for some pre-parade festivities!

If you didn't know I've taken a cue from Napoleon him self and laid claim to the corner of Napoleon and Prytania. I have been very proud to celebrate Mardi Gras on the same street corner for almost 10 years now! I've literally run people off this street...and this year we were thinking that everyone got the message..... (1hour before the parade steps off....there is no one for 300 yds of us!)

Even the apartment where it all started is for RENT!!!! An unseen event during Mardi Gras' past!

And for a little bit more drama my obsessive, traditional, slightly anxiety ridden self was thrown way off during our annual lunch at Cannon's! Without picking up the menu, I ordered what I ALWAYS order.....catfish etienne. The waitress asks me what that is? I about fell out of my seat!!!!!!! I immediately asked her "what do you have new owners?" and the answer was 'yes...'.  Guys I am not crazy even Zagat lists this as one of their all time specialties !!! Anways, she went on and placed the order for me and I kinda got what I had always eaten, except it was served with French Fries and Coleslaw (since when did Cannons' start serving FF on anything other than kid's plates???)  And then it got even worse...again without refering to the menu I ordered their bread pudding and so did everyone else (on my suggestion) and lo and behold it was the devil of bread pudding! It had blueberries in it!!!! I do. not. eat. blue. stuff.

The whole luncheon was only brought delight because in my true form, I invited new guest (The soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy and Brigette Starr) to share in my favorite day experience!!!!! This beautiful couple is the sweetest thing ever and we hope to see them around on the corner of Napoleon and Prytania for many years to come!!!

So...if you think you're brave enough to hang with me on our annual Sparta day just let me know! We're currently accepting applications for new friends...b/c the current crowd is running low! You have to be willing to wear sensible shoes, tinkle at the Sophie B. Wright, talk about people (and point), put up with me and my traditions, and endure most any weather. This might sound hard core but the rewards are wonderful!!!

Young Men's Business Club, February 12, 2010
We concluded this Mardi Gras season with the most Mardi Gras, Non- Mardi Gras Ball I've ever been to. The YMBC from Moss Point is not a krewe and we were often reminded that this was not a Carnival event. Yet there was a King, Queen, Dukes and Duchesses and more important our little cousin who was the ringbearer in our wedding was the crownbearer for King Joy LXXI ! We had a delightful evening with family, friends and co-workers and I learned the hard way to save my wine excusively for dinner (and girls nights on the couch) and stick to the rest for dancing/party events!  

The theme was "Be My Valentine" for this timely event and luckily I was escorted by my wonderful Valentine.


So how'd you spend your Mardi Gras....are you sticking to the traditions or looking for new ones!

 Up next.....my Valentine's Day recap!