After 7 in years I finally made it to a Mardi Gras parade! The parade was fantastic and the weather was even better. What the photos don't tell you is that on my way home I came across two guys sitting on the steps of the house before mine and they each only had 1 beaded necklace on. They actually looked a little pathetic. So I asked them if they needed more beads, to which they responded very enthusiastically, "YES!" I gave them each half and kept one for myself, as I walked away they told me that I was the best neighbor ever.  I love when the little things count.