28 February 2012

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Over time, I've learned that I prefer experiences over things. With the encouragement of a dear friend who daily lives the motto of "Go Big or Go Home," I set my sights on a special experience to celebrate my 40th year. As luck would have it, the stars were aligned (no simple feat), and I was able to travel to New Orleans, LA with my little family to meet my bigger family for a stay in the Crescent City during Carnival, or Mardi Gras.

The Butterfly King / Rex
8/52 Pair (Dana)
REX Captain and Lieutenants
Best Girls Ever
Krewe of Endymion

Without a doubt this is an experience that will stay with me and those I love for a lifetime. I couldn't think of a better way to welcome forty. I am grateful to everyone who came together to celebrate and, above all, to my dear and generous Richard.

More photos from our time together in NOLA can be found on Flickr. Additionally, here's an older post about the "real" Mardi Gras of New Orleans, the one for the locals that the throngs of tourists miss. I'm not sure how I'll be able to stay away next year.

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13 comments:

  1. likeschocolate2/28/12, 10:17 PM

    So glad you got to go home and visit with your family for your birthday. I think your friends motto is a great way to live life. I have never been to Mardi gras despite how clost it is to me, someday. Love New Orleans though. It is a great city!

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  2. Joyce2/28/12, 10:29 PM

    I too like the moment and experience. The colors of Mardi gras are so bright and fun. I'm glad you were able to attend and visit family. xo

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  3. Heather2/29/12, 8:14 AM

    I also prefer experiences over things and I like that motto. Wonderful photos of the Big Easy - one of my favorite "party" (and eating) towns!

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  4. Karyn Taylor-Moore2/29/12, 10:31 AM

    How fabulous! I envy you being able to visit New Orleans - especially at Mardi Gras time. What an amazing city - with such an incredibly vibrant culture.

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  5. Beth2/29/12, 11:17 AM

    I've always wanted to go to New Orleans ---just to experience the city. The senses overload of Mardi Gras must have been amazing. So cool that you got to spend your 40th with family.
    Awesome photos. :>)

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  6. flowtops2/29/12, 1:02 PM

    What an excellent way of living up to that motto!

    Nicki

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  7. tanïa2/29/12, 1:24 PM

    A very colourful experience! This is was I missed this year when I went to Paris during carnival. I live in a stronghold carnival area here in Germany and the annual Mardi Gras parade of my city comes along my front door!

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  8. Elizabeth2/29/12, 1:53 PM

    Sounds like an awesome birthday party!
    Experiences are much better than things and much easier to store.

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  9. Unknown2/29/12, 3:44 PM

    Experiencies...for me...
    Lovely photos!

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  10. Kristin2/29/12, 3:54 PM

    great shots, colorful.

    Happy days!

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  11. Kari2/29/12, 7:18 PM

    I'm with you on experiences and I like that motto - go big or go home!
    I just planned a Mardi Gras Party here for our camp community and it was so much fun. I would love to get to NO someday and be there for a Mardi Gras parade.
    "Throw me something mister!!"

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  12. Francesca2/29/12, 8:39 PM

    What a great experience for all of you, and a true celebration.

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  13. Mlle Paradis2/29/12, 10:52 PM

    definitely looks like it could be habit forming! what's not to like about pure fun?!

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